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Woman sets herself and 9-month-old daughter on fire, commits suicide

PTI
Published : Jul 31, 2018, 5:40 pm IST
Updated : Jul 31, 2018, 5:40 pm IST

Police suspected a domestic dispute could be the reason for the woman to take the extreme step.

Thakurani Sing (20) set herself and the daughter ablaze after pouring kerosene oil on themselves at Jayabilla last night. (Representational image)
 Thakurani Sing (20) set herself and the daughter ablaze after pouring kerosene oil on themselves at Jayabilla last night. (Representational image)

Baripada (Odisha): A tribal woman allegedly committed suicide by setting herself and her nine-month-old daughter on fire in Mayurbhanj district, the police said on Tuesday.

Thakurani Sing (20) set herself and the daughter ablaze after pouring kerosene oil on themselves at Jayabilla last night.

Police suspected a domestic dispute could be the reason for the woman to take the extreme step. The husband of the deceased woman, Sunaram Sing was not at home during the time of the incident.

Tags: woman commits suicide, self immolation, infant set on fire
Location: India, Odisha