UP: Girl sets herself on fire after molestation attempt, dies
A Class 12 girl in UP's Deoria set herself on fire after allegedly being sexually assaulted by the son of her school's principal. She succumbed to her injuries. The suspect had reportedly called her to the principal's room and molested her. Four people have been detained for questioning. A hunt is on for six people, including the principal. Here's what happened.
Accused thrashed victim's brother for protesting her assault
The suspect assaulted the girl in the principal's room and warned her to keep quiet, but someone saw it through a window and informed her brother. He then reached the school and thrashed the accused. In retaliation, the accused went to her house with his friends and beat up her brother. The girl then locked herself in a room and set herself on fire.
Tension in Deoria after girl's death, locals demand culprits' arrest
After the incident, residents gathered at the local police station and demanded the culprits be immediately arrested. A case has been registered against six people, including the principal, on the basis of the victim's grandmother's complaint.
