The minor rape victim poured kerosene and tried setting herself on fire on Wednesday. (Source: ANI News/Twitter) The minor rape victim poured kerosene and tried setting herself on fire on Wednesday. (Source: ANI News/Twitter)

A Dalit rape victim in Madhya Pradesh attempted to immolate herself after she feared that her alleged rapist, recently released from jail, would harm her. On Wednesday, the minor who hails from Nayagaon, Itarsi poured kerosene and tried setting herself on fire. The victim was later rushed to a hospital.

Speaking to news agency ANI, Anil Sharma, Itarsi Sub Divisional Officer of Police, said the victim was out of danger. “She has suffered third-degree burns on 40 percent of her body.” The victim’s father said that she took such a step out of fear.

“She was raped on February 16 this year. One of the accused was recently released from jail so she thought that he will kill her,” he said. While the main accused in the case is still in jail, the accomplice was released on bail almost two months ago.

Police believe that the victim has been in a ‘disturbed state of mind’ and hence she tried immolating herself. Soon after the incident, Yadav was arrested and booked under relevant sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, reports PTI. While the minor is out of danger, investigations into the matter are currently underway.

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