Berhampur: A man attempted to burn his wife alive after pouring sanitizer on her. Such an incident has occurred at Mahuda village under Digapahandi police limits of Ganjam district.
Reportedly, the accused Sanjay Pradhan had married Rita Pradhan four years back. After 10 days of marriage, he started torturing her for dowry.
Sanjay asked Rita to bring Rs 2 lakh from her family. A complaint in this regard had also been lodged at Mahila Police Station.
Last night, Sanjay poured sanitizer on Rita and set her on fire. She has sustained 30 percent of injuries on her body. She has been admitted to MKCG Medical College & Hospital in Berhampur.
