How a ₹5,000 Loan Allegedly Led to a Woman Being Burned Alive in Patan
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A woman who suffered severe burn injuries after allegedly being set on fire over a ₹5,000 loan in Patan has died during treatment at Dharpur Civil Hospital. Following her death, police added a murder charge against the accused.
The victim has been identified as Pinkiben Bharat Patni, a resident of Khalakpura Milwas in Patan.
Pinkiben’s husband had died around six years ago. Her death has left her two children without either parent.
Loan Argument Turns Violent
According to police, Pinkiben had borrowed ₹5,000 on interest from Babu Rawal about a month ago for household expenses.
On Sunday afternoon, Babu went to collect the money. Police said Pinkiben told him she was unable to repay the loan at the time, following which an argument broke out. During the altercation, the accused allegedly poured a flammable liquid on her and set her on fire.
Nearby residents gathered after hearing her screams and she was rushed to Dharpur Civil Hospital in a 108 ambulance.
Murder Charge Added
Police recorded Pinkiben’s statement while she was receiving treatment at the hospital. After she died during treatment, the case was upgraded and a murder charge was added against the accused.
Police are continuing the probe into the incident.
