Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Woman immolates self in UP land dispute
A 26-year-old woman named Farana set herself on fire in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
This happened because of a fight over land after her uncle died.
Her father wanted to give the land only to the male family members, but Farana wanted her share too.
She said her father tried to hurt her with a sharp object, but her mother and sister saved her.
Then, she was allegedly poured with a flammable liquid and set on fire, causing serious burns.
The police are investigating and have filed a case.
Farana is now in the hospital getting treatment.
A 26-year-old woman named Farana allegedly set herself ablaze in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, over a land dispute.
The dispute arose from the division of land after her uncle's death, with Farana allegedly denied her share.
Farana claimed her father tried to kill her with a sharp-edged weapon and later set her on fire.
Police have registered a case under sections 109(2) and 118(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Farana is currently receiving treatment at a government medical college.
- Who
- Farana, a 26-year-old woman
- What
- Self-immolation due to a land dispute
- When
- January 28
- Where
- Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Dispute over land division after her uncle's death, allegedly denied her share
- Victim's Name
- Farana
- Age
- 26
- Location
- Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Incident Date
- January 28
- Charges Filed
- Attempt to murder and causing fire (BNS sections 109(2) and 118(1))
- Current Status
- Under treatment at government medical college