Shocking! 15-year-old girl allegedly set ablaze by unidentified men in Agra; dies at Delhi hospital
In a shocking incident, a 15-year-old girl was allegedly set ablaze by two unidentified men in Agra on Tuesday, died of her burn injuries at Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi today. The teenager was a class 10 student, who was attacked by two men.
The accused allegedly poured petrol on her set her on fire using a lighter, the police said. According to a Safdargunj Hospital, girl had suffered 55 per cent burn injuries, including facial burns. Her airway was also burnt due to smoke and fumes which was creating a problem for her to breathe.
"She was put on ventilator last night, but could not make it and died at around 1:30 am," he said. The girl was initially admitted to the SN Medical College hospital in Agra, but was later referred to the Safdarjang Hospital in Delhi, the police said.
However, the police are investigating the matter and are on the lookout for the possible suspects.
