Maharashtra: 24-year-old burned to death by husband, mother-in-law in Thane
A 24-year-old woman has been allegedly burned to death by her husband and mother-in-law in Maharashtra's Thane district. The victim, Vaishali Vayle, got married to Sangam Vayle (30), a resident of the Ambernath town, in May 2016 and since then he and his family started harassing her, branding her as "bad omen". Her husband and mother-in-law have been arrested, police said.
Accused poured kerosene on the woman, set her ablaze
On July 20, the accused allegedly poured kerosene over the victim and set her ablaze following which she died, Thane Police spokesperson Sukhada Narkar said. Based on a complaint lodged by the victim's family members, the police registered an offense and arrested Sangam Vayle and his 60-year-old mother Lilabai on July 20, she said. An investigation is on in the case, police added.
Mother-son duo booked under various IPC sections
Both the accused have been booked under various IPC sections, including murder, cruelty, and punishment for dowry death, by the Hill Line police at Ulhasnagar, Narkar said.
