Woman dies of 95 per cent burns two weeks after molester set her on fire in Bandra

The woman confronted the accused for sexually harassing women in a slum pocket. Enraged, he poured petrol on her and set her ablaze

Two weeks after a 25-year-old man set Amravati Harijan, 46, on fire after she confronted him for sexually harassing women in Bandra, she succumbed to 95% burns on Thursday night.

Another woman, Kanta Ikka, and her two-year-old daughter Angel were in the vicinity when the incident occurred. While Kanta suffered 30% burns, Angel died of her injuries on April 22. (Photo for representation)

Bandra police said the incident took place in Ganesh Nagar, a slum pocket. The accused, Deepak Jat, was misbehaving with women in the area, when Harijan confronted him. Enraged, he poured petrol on her and set her on fire with a lighter.

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Another woman, Kanta Ikka, and her two-year-old daughter Angel were in the vicinity when the incident occurred. While Kanta suffered 30% burns, Angel died of her injuries on April 22. She was being treated at Sion Hospital.

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