Woman commits suicide after being thrashed by husband

A woman immolates herself after being physically assaulted by her husband. The husband has been arrested by the police and have launched a probe.

Banda: A women allegedly immolated herself after being beaten by her husband, who was in an inebriated state, on Friday. The incident took place in Kharauli village in Kamasin area of UP.

As the victim Gaura (30) was being physically assaulted, someone informed the police which reached the spot and tried to control the situation. However, the woman entered the house and set herself on fire. She was taken to the hospital but was declared dead.

Police have detained the husband of the victim and are probing the matter.