Bengal nurse dies after husband sets her on fire over car's EMI payment dispute
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A 35-year-old nurse in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district died after she was set on fire allegedly by her husband during a dispute over the payment of their car's EMI. The accused husband also sustained burn injuries in the incident and has been hospitalised.
A 35-year-old nurse in West Bengal’s Cooch Behar district died after she was set on fire allegedly by her husband following a dispute over their car's EMI payments, police said on Thursday. The victim's husband also suffered burn injuries and has been hospitalised.
The victim, identified as Chhanda Roy, worked in the maternity department of the MJN Medical College and Hospital in Cooch Behar. The incident took place on Wednesday night at her rented home.
According to neighbours, Chhanda ran out of the house engulfed in flames, triggering panic in the locality. Residents rushed her to MJN Medical College and Hospital, where doctors declared her dead on arrival.
Police said Chhanda had been living in the rented apartment for the past three-and-a-half years with her husband, Ranjit Roy, a driver by profession. Preliminary investigations suggest the couple had been involved in frequent arguments over the payment of the Equated Monthly Instalments (EMI) of a car.
According to police sources, Ranjit had purchased the vehicle so that her husband could use it to earn a living in Siliguri. However, disputes over the loan repayment reportedly led to repeated quarrels between the couple.
“The incident appears to be the result of a severe domestic feud. We are investigating all angles, including the possibility of foul play,” a police official said.
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