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Man Set on Fire on Bike in Malda; Accuses Wife of Attempted Murder, She Reveals 'Another Incident'
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News18•05-10-2026, 12:21
Man Set on Fire on Bike in Malda; Accuses Wife of Attempted Murder, She Reveals 'Another Incident'
- •A young man returning home on his bike in Malda's Harishchandrapur was allegedly stopped, doused with petrol, and set on fire in an attempt to kill him.
- •Jahangir was returning to his home in Bejpura from Chanchal via Konua around 8:30 PM on Sunday when the incident occurred.
- •He claims two individuals blocked his path near a bridge in Bejpura village, stopped his bike, and attempted to set him ablaze.
- •Jahangir survived the fire but his bike was burnt; he is currently admitted to Chanchal Super Specialty Hospital.
- •Jahangir's wife counter-alleges long-standing family disputes, claiming he married someone else in Delhi and neglects his family responsibilities.
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A young man named Jahangir was allegedly stopped by two individuals near Bejpura village, doused with petrol, and set on fire in an attempt to kill him. He managed to extinguish the flames by rolling on the road and was subsequently rescued by locals and admitted to Chanchal Super Specialty Hospital.
Jahangir alleges that a long-standing family dispute with his wife is behind the murder attempt.
Jahangir's wife claims they have a long-standing family dispute and alleges that he married another woman in Delhi, refuses to bear family expenses despite having three children, and that a police complaint has been filed against him. She states the current accusation is an attempt to frame her response to that complaint.
