Man sets wife on fire in Pune’s Talegaon MIDC

The 26-year-old wife of the accused in her complaint stated that after the incident she was admitted at a hospital with burn injuries

PUNE Police have arrested a man for allegedly setting his wife on fire over a petty issue at Umbare Navalakh, Talegaon MIDC, on Saturday.

The accused has been identified as Swapneel Shivanand Kamble (22), a resident of Umbare Navalakh, who has been charged under relevant sections of physical assault and attempt to murder under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) (PICTURE FOR REPRESENTATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY)

The accused has been identified as Swapneel Shivanand Kamble (22), a resident of Umbare Navalakh, who has been charged under relevant sections of physical assault and attempt to murder under the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

The 26-year-old wife of the accused in her complaint stated that after the incident she was admitted at a hospital with burn injuries.

According to the police, there was a petty fight between the accused and the victim after which the accused hurled abuses and assaulted her. He then stepped out of the house and brought a can of kerosene. His wife pleaded forgiveness, but he poured kerosene on her and set her on fire. He fled away after the incident.

A police team tracked and arrested the accused on Sunday morning. According to police, he will be produced before the court on Monday.