Husband arrested for allegedly setting wife on fire

A 27-year-old woman died from burn injuries after her husband allegedly set her on fire at their home in Amberpet. The incident occurred on March 9, following a heated argument fueled by his alcohol use and accusations of infidelity. The victim, Rekha, had been facing ongoing abuse since her marriage to Pidugu Naveen in 2018. Despite family interventions, the harassment continued until the night of the attack, when Naveen allegedly poured petrol on her and ignited it. After the incident, Naveen informed Rekha's mother about her injuries. Rekha later confirmed in a statement that her husband had attempted to kill her. Following her death, police arrested Naveen and opened a case against him.