Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Indore Man Arrested for Setting Wife on Fire After Dinner Dispute
In Indore, India, a woman named Payal was badly hurt when her husband set her on fire.
They had a fight because she didn't make vegetables for dinner.
The husband got angry, poured kerosene on her, and lit her.
Payal is now in the hospital with serious burns and in critical condition.
The police arrested the husband and are looking into the case.
Payal's family says the husband also asked for money from them and want action against other family members as well.
A woman in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, was allegedly set on fire by her husband.
The incident occurred after an argument about not preparing vegetables for dinner.
The victim, Payal, sustained 80% burn injuries and is in critical condition.
The husband, Shankar, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder.
Payal's family alleges dowry harassment and seeks action against other family members.
- Who
- Payal (victim), Shankar (husband, accused)
- What
- A woman was allegedly set on fire by her husband.
- When
- Sunday evening
- Where
- Chandan Nagar area, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Dispute over not preparing vegetables for dinner, escalating into violence.
Victim's Family
Suspect's Perspective
Dowry Harassment
Victim's Family
Shankar harassed Payal over dowry and repeatedly demanded money.
Suspect's Perspective
No comment or direct perspective from Shankar has been reported in the provided article.
- Victim
- Payal
- Husband
- Shankar
- Location
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Injuries
- 80% burn injuries
- Children
- Two
- Charges
- Attempted murder
- Allegations
- Dowry harassment
