Man sets neighbour ablaze after marriage refusal in Lahore

According to police, the suspect, identified as Khalid, allegedly demanded that his neighbour, a mother of three, divorce her husband and marry him. However, the woman firmly rejected his proposal. Police said the suspect had previously been married twice, but both marriages ended in divorce due to his behaviour.

Enraged by the woman’s refusal, Khalid allegedly poured fuel on her and set her on fire, leaving her with severe burn injuries. In an attempt to stop the suspect from fleeing, the woman grabbed hold of him, causing the flames to spread to his body. As a result, he also suffered serious burn injuries.

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Police said the woman sustained burns over nearly 60 percent of her body, while the suspect suffered burns over around 40 percent of his body. Both were shifted to Jinnah Hospital Lahore, where they are receiving medical treatment.

Police said a First Information Report (FIR) will be registered based on the woman’s statement, after which further legal action will be taken. The incident has shocked local residents and raised fresh concerns about violence against women, highlighting the need for stricter action against such crimes.