A 41-year-old woman in Bengaluru died from burn injuries after being set on fire by a man whose marriage proposal she had rejected
Woman Dies After Being Set on Fire for Rejecting Marriage Proposal
A 41-year-old woman, Geetha, died after being set on fire by a man for rejecting his marriage proposal. She fought for survival for 20 days, according to police.
Geetha sustained over 50% burn injuries. She died while receiving treatment at Victoria Hospital in Bengaluru on the night of January 6.
Incident Details
The incident took place in Bhovi Colony, where Geetha operated a provision store. The accused, Muthu Abhimanyu, 31, ran a tea stall nearby and was known to Geetha. After they became acquainted, Geetha, her 19-year-old daughter, and Muthu lived together in the same house, police reported.
Investigations showed that Muthu pressured Geetha to marry him. When she refused, he allegedly poured petrol on her and set her on fire in a fit of rage.
Geetha suffered severe burns and was taken to Victoria Hospital for treatment. Despite doctors’ efforts, she succumbed to her injuries.
Legal Actions
The Basaveshwaranagar police registered a case and arrested Muthu shortly after the incident. Following Geetha’s death, the case changed from attempt-to-murder to murder.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Victim | Geetha, 41 |
| Accused | Muthu Abhimanyu, 31 |
| Incident Location | Bhovi Colony |
| Injuries | Over 50% burns |
| Treatment Location | Victoria Hospital, Bengaluru |
| Date of Death | January 6 |
| Initial Charge | Attempt-to-murder |
| Current Charge | Murder |
