On Wednesdqay, Kadapa police arrested a couple from Rayachoti City with their son for allegedly trying to set their daughter on fire.
The 20-year-old girl from Kothapalli is said to have been in a relationship with a close relative for some time. The girl’s father, mother and brother protested and reportedly formed their alliance with another person.
When the girl refused her application, the angry parents are said to have poured gasoline over her and set her on fire on Tuesday evening. With the timely intervention of the girl’s older sister, who reacted quickly to save her, the girl with burn injuries was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Rayachoti) R. Vasudevan said, based on the girl’s testimony, the Rayachoti city police had recorded a case and were investigating. Rayachoti police arrested the defendants and sent them to custody.