Stories
Husband Sets Wife on Fire After She Objects to Selling TV for Alcohol in Didwana-Kuchaman
N
News18•03-10-2026, 09:03
Husband Sets Wife on Fire After She Objects to Selling TV for Alcohol in Didwana-Kuchaman
- •In Didwana-Kuchaman, Rajasthan, Rajveer Singh allegedly set his wife, Chand Kanwar, on fire after she opposed his plan to sell their TV for alcohol.
- •Chand Kanwar sustained approximately 60% burns and was referred to Jaipur for critical care after initial treatment at Nawa Sub-District Hospital.
- •The couple frequently argued over Rajveer's alcohol addiction; he reportedly beat her with a stick and axe before the incident.
- •Neighbors and family claim police were informed about a dispute the night before but did not respond, raising questions about police conduct.
- •Chand Kanwar, in her second marriage, has a 15-year-old daughter from her first marriage and a young child with Rajveer.
Key Questions Answered
The dispute began when Rajveer Singh wanted to sell the family television to buy alcohol, which his wife, Chand Kanwar, strongly objected to.
Chand Kanwar suffered approximately 60 percent burns after her husband allegedly set her on fire while she was sleeping.
The local police have initiated an investigation, gathered statements, and are looking into all aspects of the incident, including allegations that they failed to respond to earlier complaints.
