Newly married woman attempts self immolation

A newly married woman attempted self immolation after she was reportedly raped by a construction labourer at Vanavasi near in Salem three days back, police said.

A newly married woman attempted self immolation after she was reportedly raped by a construction labourer at Vanavasi near in Salem three days back, police said.

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The 18-year-old woman went to the residence of her aunt on February 17 and tried to commit suicide in the evening, they said.

She was rushed to the Mohan Kumaramangalam hospital in Salem with 80 per cent burns. hospital authorities said her condition is critical.