GUWAHATI: A man, identified as Zakirul Islam, allegedly set his wife on fire in the Podombori area of Maligaon near Udaigiri Path.
The victim has been identified to be Sushmita Das. The complaint was lodged by the victim's family members at the Jalukbari police station on Thursday, April 3.
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According to the complaint, Sushmita was doused in kerosene and lit ablaze by Zakirul approximately seven days ago. She was taken to a nearby hospital for urgent medical treatment. However, Zakirul fled the scene, and despite numerous attempts to establish contact, he remains missing and has not been found yet.
Speaking to GPlus, an official from the Jalukbari police station said, "As the incident was not reported immediately, investigations into the matter are currently underway."
Further details are awaited.
