YAVATMAL: A 26-year-old woman, identified as Monica Ganesh Pawar from Datpadi village in Kelapur tehsil, died of burn injuries on Sunday morning while undergoing medical treatment at Sevagram hospital in Wardha district. Monica was allegedly set on fire by her sister-in-law, Kanta Sanjay Rathod (35), on July 8.
On July 4, Monica gave birth to a girl child, which allegedly is the reason behind the murder.
Pandarkawda police have registered an offence under section 302 of IPC on a complaint filed by Monica’s aunt Asha Sunil Rathod (36), a resident of Bhambora village, against Kanta who was arrested on Monday.
According to the complainant, Monica got married to Ganesh Pawar six years ago. The couple has a five-year-old son, Pravesh.
Kanta had returned to her parents after divorce. Monica and Kanta often engaged in verbal fights, as per the complaint which also mentioned that Monica had informed her parents but they didn’t file any police complaint.
On July 8, Monica was going to her room after taking bath when Kanta poured kerosene on her and set her on fire, the complainant has told police. Monica sustained 80% burns and was rushed to Sevagram.
PSO Mahalle is conducting investigation.
