Housewife gang raped, burnt to death

A 24-year-old housewife was allegedly raped and burnt to death by four men in her home in Mumbai. The four youths have been arrested, police said on Tuesday.

A 24-year-old housewife was allegedly raped and burnt to death by four men in her home in Mumbai. The four youths have been arrested, police said on Tuesday.

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The woman, mother of two, was overpowered when she was alone at her home in Antop Hill on Monday. She was allegedly gang raped and then set on fire, a police officer said.

The officer said some neighbours rushed her to the Sion Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. She is survived by her husband, who is a driver by profession, and two children.