21-year-old Damini Devi died during treatment in Supaul, Bihar. It is alleged that in a dispute over divorce, her husband Sanjeev Kumar Sah poured petrol on her and set her on fire. Damini, who suffered severe burns, succumbed to her injuries at Sadar Hospital on Sunday morning. In this case, the police have arrested the accused husband and sent him to jail, while his father has also been questioned. Let me tell you, the conversation between these two started on Instagram, both of them fell in love and then both of them got married in court. But after just nine months of marriage, the relationship came to a painful end.
Contacted through Instagram
The incident took place near the Supaul sub-branch canal at Lalmanpatti in Satanpatti panchayat under Ratanpura police station area of Supaul district. Damini, who was seriously burnt, succumbed to her injuries while undergoing treatment at Sadar Hospital, Supaul. According to the police, Sanjeev Sah and Damini Kumari came in contact through Instagram about two years ago. Gradually, the conversation escalated and a love affair was formed between the two. After this, about nine months ago, both of them got a court marriage. It is said that after marriage, Damini went to Sanjeev’s house once, but returned only a day later. Sanjeev also used to visit his in-laws’ house sometimes. Meanwhile, the dispute in the relationship between the two started increasing.
Husband wanted to get a divorce
According to the police, Sanjeev wanted to get a divorce, but Damini was not ready for it. According to the statement of the accused, he had filed for divorce proceedings in Muzaffarpur. She claims that Damini was not ready to sign the papers. According to the police, there was a dispute between the two over the same issue. Now the police are investigating the entire circumstances behind this dispute and murder.
Wife burnt alive by pouring petrol in deserted place
In the statement given to the police, the accused Sanjeev has revealed the activities before the incident. According to him, Damini reached Bhaptiyahi Chowk at around eight o’clock on Saturday evening. There he fed his wife. After this, he bought a bottle of petrol from a shop located on the border road of the East Kosi embankment on a bike and kept it in Damini’s plastic bag. He then took Damini towards Baisi Road, about 17 km ahead of the Kosi Dam. It is alleged that at around 10 pm, he sprinkled petrol on Damini’s body at a deserted place near Lalmanpatti canal and set her on fire with a match and escaped from there.
Legal action is being taken
According to Veerpur SDPO Pawan Kumar, evidence related to inflammable material like petrol has been found from the spot. Further legal action is being taken on the basis of the application of the victim’s family. At the moment, the painful end of this relationship, which started with Instagram, has raised many questions. A marriage that began with love ended with the death of a young woman. Now the police investigation and the judicial process will make it clear what is the whole truth of this horrific incident.
