Supaul (Bihar), October 27 — A 21-year-old woman, Damini Kumari, has died after her husband allegedly poured petrol on her and set her on fire in Bihar's Supaul district, police said. Her husband, Sanjeev Sah, has been arrested, and his father, Kinu Sah, has been taken into custody for questioning and produced before a court, senior police officer Pawan Kumar said.

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According to the police account reported by both outlets, the accused allegedly took his wife towards the East Kosi area at around 10 pm, stopped near a canal close to Lalman Patti, poured petrol on her and set her on fire before fleeing. Local residents rescued her from the flames and took her to hospital, where she died. Police say the accused told investigators during interrogation that he had bought the petrol from a shop on the way. These are police allegations from the investigation; they have not been proved in court.

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Married nine months ago after meeting on Instagram

Police said the couple met on Instagram about two years ago and married nine months ago. According to investigators, the two had differences, the husband wanted to end the marriage and pressed her to agree to a divorce, and she refused to sign the divorce papers. Police say legal action is being taken on a complaint filed by the victim's family.

Officers said the investigation is continuing to establish the full circumstances of the alleged killing and whether anyone else was involved. The father's alleged role, if any, has not been established, reports said. Awaaz Punjab is not naming any other family member in connection with the case, and the accused is entitled to a fair trial.