The incident has drawn strong reactions from state leaders. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed deep sorrow and condemned the brutal attack.
Published Oct 20, 2024 | 4:53 PM ⚊ Updated Oct 20, 2024 | 4:53 PM
16-year-old girl dies after being set on fire by boyfriend
A 16-year-old girl has tragically succumbed to injuries after being set on fire by a 22-year-old man on Saturday, 19 October in Badvel town, Kadapa district. The incident has ignited widespread outrage and prompted immediate action from authorities.
The accused, identified as Vignesh, 22, allegedly lured the girl to a secluded location under the pretense of wanting to talk. Trusting him, she traveled to the outskirts of Badvel, approximately two kilometers from the main road, where he took her to a nearby forested area.
#AndhraPradesh: Teenage girl set on fire by 22-year-old man, succumbs to injuries; accused arrested
A 16-year-old girl was set on fire on Saturday, 19 October succumbed to her injuries at the Government Hospital in Kadapa district on Sunday. The horrific incident has sparked… pic.twitter.com/4tCGmfSR4H
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According to police reports, Vignesh doused the girl in petrol and set her ablaze before fleeing the scene. Passersby who witnessed the incident alerted the police, who rushed her to the Government General Hospital.
Despite the best efforts of medical staff, the girl succumbed to her severe burn injuries on Sunday.Vignesh has been arrested and is currently in police custody. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
The horrific attack has drawn strong condemnation from state officials. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed deep sorrow and called for an expedited investigation to ensure swift justice for the victim.
“The investigation must be completed swiftly, and the accused should be presented before a fast-track court to avoid any delay in delivering justice,” Naidu stated, emphasising the need for severe punishment to deter such heinous acts in the future.
కడప జిల్లా బద్వేల్ లో యువకుడు పెట్రోల్ పోసి నిప్పంటించిన ఘటనలో తీవ్రంగా గాయడిన ఇంటర్ విద్యార్థిని ఆసుపత్రిలో చికిత్స పొందుతూ ప్రాణాలు కోల్పోవడం ఎంతో బాధాకరం. ఈ ఘటన నన్ను ఎంతగానో కలచివేసింది. ఎంతో భవిష్యత్తు ఉన్న విద్యార్థిని ఒక దుర్మార్గుడి దుశ్చర్యకు బలి కావడం విచారకరం.…
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) October 20, 2024
Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha also expressed her shock and grief over the girl’s death. She stated that the scenes following the incident were heart-wrenching and pledged all necessary support to the victim’s family. The Home Minister assured that steps were being taken to ensure that the accused receives the harshest punishment under the law.
(Edited by Ananya Rao)
