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Woman dies after husband sets her on fire in Amberpet

She fought for her life for nearly a week before succumbing to her injuries on Sunday.

Hyderabad: A woman who was allegedly set ablaze by her husband following a dispute succumbed to her injuries while undergoing treatment on Sunday.

The victim who is identified as 27-year-old Rekha was married to Pidugu Naveen. The couple lived in Amberpet with their two children.

According to police reports, the tragic incident occurred on March 10 when a heated argument broke out between Rekha and Naveen.

Suspecting his wife of having an extramarital affair, Naveen allegedly poured fuel over her and set her on fire.

Rekha was immediately rushed to a private hospital where she fought for her life for nearly a week before succumbing to her injuries on Sunday.

Amberpet police have registered a case and launched an investigation. Naveen has been taken into custody.

This post was last modified on March 17, 2025 8:58 am

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Sameer Khan, a native of Hyderabad, holds an M.Tech degree. He has been associated with Siasat since 2011, covering stories on Hyderabad, Business, Sports and Technology. Beyond journalism, he is a passionate IT trainer, sharing his expertise in programming and technology with aspiring students. In his leisure time, he enjoys reading books on business, learning about emerging technologies, and exploring geopolitics.

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