Woman Dies After Being Set on Fire by Former Husband in Dinajpur

PNN News Desk | Dinajpur

A housewife named Sumaiya Akter Shyamoli (25) died after allegedly being set on fire with petrol thrown by her former husband in Biral upazila of Dinajpur. Police have detained the accused, Mahbubur Rahman (51).

The incident took place at around 11 pm on Saturday (August 1) in Bijora village under Bijora Union No. 7 of the upazila.

The deceased Shyamoli was the daughter of Sirajul Islam of Bijora village. The accused Mahbubur Rahman is a resident of Lalbag area under Kotwali Police Station in Rangpur city.

According to police and local sources, Shyamoli and Mahbubur got divorced about two months ago. Since then, Shyamoli had been living at her father’s house.

On Saturday night, Mahbubur allegedly entered Shyamoli’s father’s house forcibly.

According to preliminary police information, Mahbubur threw petrol on Shyamoli’s body and set her on fire using a lighter. Hearing her screams, nearby residents rushed to the scene, causing Mahbubur to flee.

Relatives and locals rescued Shyamoli in critical condition and took her to Dinajpur Medical College Hospital. As her condition deteriorated, she was referred to Rangpur Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment.

However, she died on the way to Rangpur. She was later taken back to Dinajpur Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared her dead at around 4 am.

Her body has been kept at the hospital morgue. Police said it will be handed over to the family after completion of the autopsy.

Following the incident, a team from Biral Police Station conducted an operation and detained Mahbubur Rahman.

Biral Police Station OC Anisur Rahman Sarkar confirmed the incident and said legal procedures are underway. The body will be handed over to relatives after the autopsy.