KASUR: A 24-year old woman was admitted to a hospital with serious burn injuries after being set on fire reportedly by her husband and mother-in-law, Geo News reported on Thursday.
Nadia was being treated at the Jinnah Hospital where she was shifted by her neighbors who said the victim was doused with kerosene oil before being set on fire. Medics said the patient was in critical condition.
Abdul Waheed, father of the victim, said her daughter married to Saleem a year and a half ago and was living with her husband and mother-in-law since then.
He said the couple frequently fought.
District Police Officer (DPO) said family of the victim has not yet approached the police but expressed resolve to bring the elements responsible for the crime to justice.
The husband and mother-in-law are said to have fled after the incident.
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