Tragic Turn: Woman Dies in Assam Burn Incident

In Assam's Sonitpur district, a woman named Meghali Saikia succumbed to burn injuries, prompting the arrest of her husband. The incident followed a domestic quarrel, with conflicting claims about the cause of the fire. Police are investigating the case amid allegations of property disputes.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Tezpur | Updated: 06-08-2025 16:45 IST | Created: 06-08-2025 16:45 IST
Tragic Turn: Woman Dies in Assam Burn Incident
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A tragic incident unfolded in Sonitpur district, Assam, where a woman suffered fatal burn injuries, leading to the arrest of her husband. The local police confirmed the arrest on Wednesday.

According to Sonitpur SP Barun Purakayastha, the incident occurred on Tuesday night at Bam Parbatia in Tezpur after a domestic altercation. Neighbours reported that the woman, Meghali Saikia, set herself on fire by pouring kerosene, but her family countered these claims, accusing the husband of setting her ablaze.

She was rushed to a private hospital in a critical condition, where she succumbed to her injuries by morning. Meghali's mother suggested that property disputes were the motive behind her daughter's death. The police have detained and subsequently arrested the husband, as investigations continue.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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