Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Man Burned Alive by Lover's Family in Siddharthnagar Dies
Imagine a young man named Krishnadev.
He was invited to dinner by a woman named Sudha and her family.
Sadly, things took a terrible turn.
According to Krishnadev's wife, Sudha and her siblings held him down while her brother poured petrol on him and set him on fire.
He was badly hurt all over his body.
He was taken to a hospital where doctors tried to help him, but he passed away the next day.
Krishnadev's wife is very upset and wants the people responsible to be punished.
The police have arrested one of the siblings and are looking for the others.
Krishnadev Pandey died from severe burn injuries after being allegedly set ablaze by his lover's family.
The incident took place on Wednesday night in Barnwar village, Siddharthnagar district.
The victim's wife claims the lover, Sudha, her sister Madhuri, and brother Rakesh premeditated and carried out the attack.
Police have registered a case and arrested Rakesh, while Sudha and Madhuri are currently absconding.
The victim was the sole breadwinner for his wife and two young sons.
- Who
- Krishnadev alias Rohit Pandey (victim); Sudha Yadav, Madhuri, and Rakesh (alleged perpetrators)
- What
- A man was allegedly set on fire by his married lover's family and later died from his injuries.
- When
- The incident occurred on Wednesday night, and the victim died on Thursday evening.
- Where
- Barnwar village, Siddharthnagar district.
- Why
- The alleged motive appears to be honor killing, as the victim was involved with a married woman.
Victim's Wife's Account
Police Investigation
Motive and Method
Victim's Wife's Account
The victim's wife alleges the lover and her family premeditated the murder, lured him to dinner, doused him in petrol, and set him on fire.
Police Investigation
Police have registered a case of murder based on the wife's complaint and are investigating the incident. The exact sequence of events leading to the burning is under investigation.
Suspects and Status
Victim's Wife's Account
The wife identified the lover (Sudha), her sister (Madhuri), and brother (Rakesh) as the perpetrators.
Police Investigation
Police have arrested Rakesh and are searching for the two absconding women, Sudha and Madhuri.
- Victim's Name
- Krishnadev alias Rohit Pandey
- Incident Date
- Wednesday night
- Location
- Barnwar village, Khesraha police station, Siddharthnagar district
- Victim's Injuries
- Approximately 70% burn injuries
- Death Date
- Thursday evening
- Hospital
- BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur
- Accused Arrested
- Rakesh
- Absconding Accused
- Sudha Yadav, Madhuri