Two men set a woman ablaze this weekend in Sitapur, in northern Uttar Pradesh, when she resisted their attempts to molest her. The victim suffered 45 per cent burns, and is in critical condition.

The two suspects tried to molest her a few days ago. Her family reported the incident to the police, who did not pay heed.

On Saturday, they tried to molest her again when she went to a field to urinate. They set her on fire when she resisted.

A Hindustan Times report said the two suspects were brothers. The Uttar Pradesh Police said both had been arrested.

The state police chief sent the Inspector General (Lucknow range) to Sitapur for an immediate enquiry. The SHO was then suspended.

DGP UP has taken a serious view of the Sitapur incident of molestation & attempted immolation.

He sent IG range lucknow to Sitapur for an immediate enquiry today following which SHO has been suspended. FIR was lodged and both the named accused have been arrested. https://t.co/cnp5sSzhpi UP POLICE (@Uppolice) December 2, 2018

Inputs from Kumar Abhishek