18-year-old girl set on fire in Howrah

The girl was doused with kerosene before a burning match-stick was thrown on her, allegedly by a youth in her house at about 8:30am. The girl has suffered about 25% burns.

An 18-year-old girl was on Monday set on fire allegedly by a jilted lover here in Howrah district, police officials said.

The girl was doused with kerosene before a burning match-stick was thrown on her, allegedly by a youth in her house at about 8:30am.

Hearing the girl's scream, locals rushed inside the house and took her to a nearby hospital.

The class XII student has suffered about 25% burns, police said, adding, the youth, however, fled from the spot.