Girl burnt alive for resisting molestation bid

Bareilly: A girl was allegedly burnt alive by her neighbour for resisting a molestation bid in Shahiganeshpur area here, police said today.

The incident took place on late night Monday, when the 18-year-old was alone at her house and the neighbour's son Hariom came to charge his phone and tried to molest her, they said.

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When the girl started shouting, he sprinkled kerosene on her and set her afire.

The family members rushed the girl to hospital, where she died during treatment.

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SP, Rural, Khwati Garg that an FIR has been registered in the matter and a manhunt has been launched to nab the accused, who is absconding.

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