KOZHIKODE: A 22-year-old lady died of significant burns after a person poured petrol on her and himself, hugged her and immolated in entrance of Thikkodi panchayat workplace on Friday. The duo was stated to be in a relationship. The police suspect points of their relationship led to the tragic finish.
The surprising incident occurred round 10am in entrance of the panchayat workplace when Krishnapriya Manoj, who was a brief worker on the workplace, got here for work. The person, Nandhu Mohanan, 26, has been admitted to Kozhikode Medical Faculty Hospital with severe burns.
“The 2 have been pals and native residents. The person resides in Thrikkottur South ward and the lady in Paloor West. Earlier than pouring petrol and setting the lady on hearth, the person had stabbed the lady with a pair of scissors. The flames have been large and the panchayat employees and native residents confronted issue in rescuing them. Initially, the native residents couldn’t determine the individuals. Later, the individuals contained the hearth and each have been first taken to a hospital in Koyilandy. From there, they have been shifted to Kozhikode Medical Faculty Hospital,” stated panchayat president Jameela Samad.
There have been points in duo’s relationship, says household
Krishnapriya had joined as a challenge assistant within the planning division within the panchayat solely 4 days in the past. She was on go away on Thursday, the day earlier than the incident. Coming from an economicall y backward household, Krishnapriya was the hope of her household.
Nandhu is a each day wage building employee. His household stated there had been some issues of their relationship for the previous few weeks. “Nandhu had met Krishnapriya’s household not too long ago with a wedding proposal. They instructed him that they wanted extra time to consider it,” stated Krishnapriya’s neighbour, G R Anil. The Payyoli police have filed a case beneath Sections 307 (try and homicide) and 326 (voluntarily inflicting grievous harm by harmful weapons or means) of IPC and launched an investigation.
“The girl suffered 95% burns and Nandhu 90% burns. He is ready to reply and communicate. The native residents current there have been in a state of stupor on seeing the crime and couldn’t comprise the hearth in time. The police reached the spot by 10.25am and contained the hearth. Fireplace and rescue personnel from Koyilandy station additionally arrived by that point. Extra particulars in regards to the motive of the crime may very well be revealed after recording the statements of their pals and family. Part 302 (homicide) of IPC will probably be added as the lady has died,” stated Payyoli SHO Ok C Subhash Babu.
