Girl burnt to death in Andhra Pradesh by married man over love affair

Accused Vignesh, who broke up with 16-year-old and married another woman, on the run

Badvel: A 16-year-old girl was allegedly burnt to death by a man, who broke up with her a few months ago and got married, said police on Sunday.

J Vignesh allegedly poured petrol and set the girl ablaze on the outskirts of Badvel in Kadapa district.

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“Vignesh burnt her around 10 am on Saturday, leading to the girl’s hospitalisation at Kadapa RIMS hospital. The girl succumbed to her burns around 3 am on Sunday,” Mydukuru Sub-Divisional Police Officer Rajendra Prasad said.

According to police, Vignesh and the girl were in a relationship earlier but the former got married to another woman.

“However, the girl got in touch with Vignesh six months ago and asked him to marry her. Fed up by her demand, Vignesh resorted to this extreme action,” he said.

Vignesh was booked under various sections, including Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO).

The accused is on the run, they added.