The 17-year-old was admitted to the hospital with 90 per cent burns. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

Key Highlights The teen suffered 90 per cent burns and was admitted to GP Pant Hospital on Saturday The accused have been arrested and will be produced before a local court Victim's mother told media that the accused's mother had sought Rs 50,000 as dowry

Agartala: A 17-year old girl was allegedly set ablaze and killed by her fiance and his mother after the minor's parents failed to pay the demanded dowry. The incident took place in the South Tripura district.

The teen suffered 90 per cent burns and was admitted to GP Pant Hospital on Saturday but she succumbed to her injuries. The accused was identified as 21-year-old Ajoy Rudra Pal and his mother, Minati. Both have been arrested by the police following a complaint by the girl's family at the Santirbazar police station.

Officer-in-Charge Narayan Chandra Saha told a media person that the accused will be produced before a local court. Reportedly, Pal had eloped with the girl on October 28 and they wanted to formalise their relationship and decided to get married on December 11. Pal's mother met the girl's parents on December 6 and allegedly demanded Rs 50,000 as dowry for them.

Unable to arrange such a hefty amount, teen victim's parents told Pal and his family that they could arrange only Rs 15,000. Meanwhile, hours later, the 17-year-old was admitted to the hospital with 90 per cent burns. Pal told police that the girl committed suicide. However, the minor's family has refuted all claims levelled by the Pal

Sabita Choudhury, the victim's mother told media outlets that the accused's mother had sought Rs 50,000 as dowry but they could not gather the entire amount. She added that night itself, she wanted to talk to her daughter, but Pal did not allow her.

However, the next hour they were informed that their daughter has been admitted to a hospital with severe burn injuries. However, a case has been registered and accused were arrested. Further probe in the matter is underway.