In her attempt to save trees from being felled, a 20-year-old was burnt alive in Pipda city of Jodhpur district in Rajasthan.

The incident occurred on Sunday when 20-year-old Lalita protested cutting of trees in her farm. The trees were reportedly being cut for construction of a road.

Lalita had an argument with villagers over the cutting of trees. The argument escalated and the villagers allegedly poured petrol over her and set her on fire.

The girl was rushed to a hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries.

According to some reports, the village sarpanch Ranveer Singh was allegedly involved in the incident.

"The sarpanch and other people poured petrol on her and burnt her alive. The body is in the mortuary. We will arrest the accused soon, after a fair investigation," police officer Suresh Chaudhary was quoted by ANI.

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