A muslim woman id dead after she was set on fire during a dispute over a piece of land in India.
“A disturbing video of a muslim woman burning and running has surfaced. In the video, a woman is on fire while spectators watch. She can be seen running while on fire. The video then shows one or two men coming to help her.
As per reports, the said incident is from Bansgoda in Bokaro and took place on October 18 over a land dispute.
The woman who can be seen burning has been identified as A. Parveen.
Parveen was sprinkled with kerosene and set on fire by a mob of 15-20 people who attacked her.
Parveen had been admitted to Bokaro general hospital and her condition is critical. Parveen suffered 80% burns on her body and died during her treatment.
The incident occurred on Wednesday when Parveen had gone out of her house along with her son. A mob of 15 to 20 villagers attacked her house. When she returned home, the group of assailants set her on fire.
M. Ali, son of Parveen, stated that he also sustained injuries while trying to save his mother. Ali further provided that the incident was a result of the land dispute that the family had with the neighbors.
Local police are trying to ascertain the identity of the accused. The victim’s statement is being recorded.”