68-year-old woman dies after stepson allegedly sets her on fire in Udhampur

A middle aged man has been arrested after he allegedly set his stepmother ablaze in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Police officials today said that a woman identified as Sushma Devi (68), a resident of Housing Colony, Udhampur, suffered 60 to 70 percent burn injuries after her stepson allegedly sprinkled diesel and set her ablaze.

She was shifted to district hospital in a critical condition and was later referred to GMC Jammu for specialised treatment, but she succumbed to her injuries.

Police have arrested the accused and probe has been initiated into the matter.