Dalit Woman Raped, Set On Fire In Rajasthan's Barmer

The woman suffered 40 per cent burn injuries and is undergoing treatment at a government hospital in Jodhpur.

A Dalit woman was allegedly raped and set on fire in Rajasthan's Barmer district, police said on Friday.

The victim, who suffered 40 per cent burn injuries, is undergoing treatment at a government hospital in Jodhpur, they said.

Pachpadra Police Station SHO Rajendra Singh said the alleged incident occurred on Thursday.

The accused, identified as Shakoor, allegedly raped the woman and then poured some chemical on her before setting her on fire.