Man sets wife ablaze over nightdress dispute in Karnataka

A man in Karnataka’s Belagavi district allegedly set his wife on fire after objecting to her wearing a nightdress. The woman sustained severe burns and was shifted for treatment, while the accused has been arrested and an investigation is underway

Belagavi (Karnataka): A 34-year-old man allegedly set his wife ablaze at their residence in the district after objecting to her wearing a nightdress rather than a sari, police said on Wednesday.

The incident occurred in Nandgad village of Khanapur taluk on Tuesday night, they said.

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The accused, identified as Krishna Patil, allegedly objected to his 32-year-old wife Manjula Patil wearing a nightdress at home and frequently argued with her over the issue, police said.

Police said an altercation broke out between the couple, during which the accused allegedly doused his wife with kerosene and set her on fire.

The woman sustained around 80 per cent burn injuries and was initially admitted to the Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences (BIMS). Due to the severity of her condition, she was later shifted to a hospital in Goa for advanced treatment, a senior police officer said.

A case has been registered at Nandgad Police Station, and the accused has been arrested, police said, adding that further investigation is underway.