Girl forced to strip by employer sets herself ablaze
The girl suffered 50 per cent burns and is now battling for her life at VIMS hospital in Bellary. The shocking incident took place on April 15.
An 18-year-old girl who worked as a domsetic help, set herself ablaze after her employer forced her to strip to prove her innocence in a gold theft at a house in Bellary, 310 km from Bengaluru.
The girl suffered 50 per cent burns and is now battling for her life at VIMS hospital in Bellary. The shocking incident took place on April 15.
The accused, Mehul Kantilal alias Chintu, has questioned the girl about some missing gold rings at his home. When she denied knowledge about the rings, the accused reportedly abused her and asked her to strip to prove her innocence.
Kantilal even threatened to use his influence to have the girl jailed. Unable to deal with the humiliation, the girl tried to commit suicide by immolating herself, suffering burn injuries in the process.
The girl's family lodged an FIR against Kantilal after the incident. The accused in out on bail.
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