Schoolgirl Set On Fire By Stalker, Dies…

Massive Protests In Jharkhand Town!

On Monday, A Massive protests erupted in Jharkhand’s Ranchi over the killing of a girl in Dumka. 

As per the information, the woman was set on fire on August 23 by her stalker when she was fast asleep at her home. She succumbed to her injuries on Sunday.

Witnessing a horrific situation, locals staged protests forcing the police to impose prohibitory orders. Two accused have been arrested so far in the case.

According to the reports by PTI it said, In a bid to maintain law and order, Section-144 CrPC has been imposed in Dumka sub-division. The gathering of five and more people in one place is prohibited. Rally, demonstration, and procession are not allowed without prior permission, news agency PTI reported quoting Sub-divisional officer (SDO) Maheswar Mahto.

As per the information, this incident happened in Dumka town on Tuesday where the accused has been identified as Shahrukh, allegedly poured petrol on the woman from outside the window of her room when she was sleeping and set her on fire. The woman succumbed to burn injuries during treatment at RIMS, Ranchi, around 2.30 am on Sunday.

While Shahrukh was arrested on the day of the incident, another accused -- Naeem alias Chhotu Khan -- was arrested on Monday.

According to the statement given by the Chief Minister Hemant Soren said, "Such people should not be forgiven, but should be given the strictest of punishments. Laws should be brought in to further strengthen the existing laws for such incidents."