Sambalpur: In a shocking incident, a woman who was allegedly set on fire by her in-laws at VSS Colony in Hirakud area of Sambalpur district, succumbed to her injuries while undergoing treatment, Friday. The deceased has been identified as Jyotirmayee Nayak (27). According to reports, the deceased was expecting a baby and was pregnant.
Based on a complaint by Jyotirmayee’s family members, police registered a case and arrested her in-laws while a further probe was on. They alleged that Jyotirmayee was tortured mentally and physically by her husband and in-laws in their complaint.
Jyotirmayee was married to Smruti Ranjan a few years back. The couple had two children and was expecting another baby. However, Ranjan often assaulted Jyotirmayee over petty issues. He was joined by his father and mother in the torture.
Jyotirmayee had earlier narrated her ordeal to her family members, who had tried to settle the matter amicably. However, Ranjan did not mend his ways. He often came home drunk and tortured Jyotirmayee and even the kids, sources said.
According to the case diary, the incident occurred February 13. Jyotirmayee’s husband Smruti Ranjan, her father-in-law Raghunath Nayak and mother-in-law Basanti Nayak forcibly took her to roof of their house and tied her to a rod.
They allegedly poured kerosene over her body and torched her. She sustained more than 90 per cent burn injuries in the incident and was admitted to VIMSAR in Burla by neighbours. However, she breathed her last Friday at the hospital.
“The deceased’s husband and in-laws have been arrested. Further probe is underway,” police said.
PNN