Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Man Dies After Setting Woman on Fire in Kerala
In Kerala, a man named Jijesh set a woman named Praveena on fire at her home.
Both suffered severe burns.
Praveena died the next day, and Jijesh died on Saturday from his injuries.
The police believe Jijesh planned to kill Praveena and then take his own life.
Praveena's husband was abroad during the incident, while other family members were present.
The police charged Jijesh with murder after Praveena's death.
Jijesh and Praveena knew each other but had not been in contact for several years.
Jijesh, 40, died from burn injuries after setting Praveena, 39, on fire.
The incident occurred on August 20 at Praveena's home in Kannur district, Kerala.
Praveena died in the hospital on August 21.
Jijesh died on Saturday at Kannur Government Medical College Hospital.
Police suspect Jijesh intended to murder Praveena and die by suicide.
- Who
- Jijesh set Praveena on fire; both later died.
- What
- Jijesh died from burn injuries after setting Praveena on fire.
- When
- The incident occurred on August 20, Praveena died on August 21, and Jijesh died on Saturday.
- Where
- Kannur district, Kerala, at Praveena's home.
- Why
- Police suspect Jijesh intended to murder Praveena and die by suicide, though the exact motive is unknown.
- Victim
- Praveena, 39, wife of Ajeesh
- Perpetrator
- Jijesh, 40
- Location
- Uruvanchal, Kuttiyattoor, Kannur district, Kerala
- Date of Incident
- August 20
- Praveena's Death
- August 21
- Jijesh's Death
- Saturday
