Betul: A minor girl attempted suicide here on Tuesday by setting herself ablaze after she was allegedly raped by three men.
The victim has sustained about 95 per cent burns and is in a critical condition. She has been referred to a hospital in Nagpur.
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"The 14-year-old girl was admitted to the district hospital after sustaining burn injuries. She is in a critical condition," said Dr. Anand Malviya, Medical Officer, District Hospital Betul.
Madhya Pradesh: A student of Class 8 attempted suicide yesterday in Betul, by pouring kerosene on herself and setting herself ablaze, allegedly after she was raped by three men. The victim is under treatment at a hospital.
— ANI (@ANI) February 26, 2020
The police told that the investigation into the matter is underway.
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"The girl was admitted in the hospital. She told that some people have raped her. She is in critical condition. Our team is investigating the matter," said DS Bhadauriya, SP Betul.
Further, an investigation is underway. (ANI)
