Pregnant With Twins, Punjab Woman Tied To Bed, Set On Fire By Husband

The 23-year-old woman, who was six months pregnant, died on the spot

Amritsar/New Delhi:

In a horrifying incident, a pregnant woman in Punjab was set on fire allegedly by her husband after an argument on Friday.

The 23-year-old woman, who was six months pregnant, died on the spot, the police said. 

Police said the couple had a heated argument on Friday after which the man tied Pinky – who was expecting twins – to a bed and set her on fire in a fit of rage. 

The incident was reported on Friday from Bullenangal village near Amritsar. 

“Sukhdev and Pinky had a strained relationship and would quarrel over various issues. On Friday too, they had a heated argument after which Sukhdev killed Pinky and fled,” officials said.

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has sought a detailed report from the Punjab Police . “Appalled by the horrifying incident in Amritsar where a man allegedly set his pregnant wife on fire. The brutality of this act is unimaginable. Hon’ble Chairperson NCW @sharmarekha has written a letter to DGP Punjab to arrest the perpetrator and submit an action report in three days. #StopDomesticViolence,” the women’s panel said on X – earlier known as Twitter.

Appalled by the horrifying incident in Amritsar where a man allegedly set his pregnant wife on fire. The brutality of this act is unimaginable. Hon’ble Chairperson NCW @sharmarekha has written a letter to DGP Punjab to arrest the perpetrator and submit an action report in three…

— NCW (@NCWIndia) April 20, 2024

Sukhdev, who was on the run after the incident, was arrested by police late last evening. “A case has been registered and investigation is on,” officials said.