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Woman Burnt Alive After 14 Years of Marriage; In-Laws Arrested in Jodhpur
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News18•25-09-2026, 18:34
Woman Burnt Alive After 14 Years of Marriage; In-Laws Arrested in Jodhpur
- •Heena, 90% burnt, died in Jodhpur after being set on fire by in-laws in Korwa village, Jaisalmer.
- •Incident occurred on September 21; Heena succumbed to injuries on September 24 at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital.
- •Father alleges Heena faced physical and mental harassment, dowry demands, and pressure for a car since her 2012 marriage.
- •Serious allegations include sister-in-law Amrita Devi's attempt to usurp ancestral land and administering abortion pills.
- •Police arrested husband Bhagwanaram, father-in-law Sonaram, mother-in-law Lasmo Devi, and sister-in-law Amrita Devi; investigation ongoing.
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Following Heena's death from over 90% burn injuries, Khuhdi police registered a case based on her father's report and arrested her husband Bhagwanaram, father-in-law Sonaram, mother-in-law Lasmo Devi, and sister-in-law Amrita Devi.
Heena's family alleged that she suffered physical and mental abuse since her marriage in June 2012, including continuous demands for a car, forced administration of abortion pills to usurp ancestral land, and black magic rituals.
The incident occurred after 1 AM on the night of September 21, 2026, at her in-laws' house in Korwa village under the Khuhdi police station area of Jaisalmer.
