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KOLKATA, 30 JUNE: Police arrested one person in Nadial on charges of allegedly trying to burn a youth who married his daughter without her family’s consent in February.
Last night, when the victim, Rajibul Islam, who works in a tailoring shop in Metiaburuz, was returning home, his in-laws allegedly poured kerosene on him and tried to burn him alive. In a desperate bid to save himself, he jumped into a pond.
He was rescued by locals and was taken to a private nursing home; he was later shifted to MR Bangur Hospital with 80 per cent burn injuries.
A complaint was lodged against Nazrul Islam Mallick, his wife and son for attempt to murder. Police later arrested Nazrul. Locals said Rajibul married Nazrul’s 15-year-old daughter without his consent in February. The girl’s family had lodged a complaint of abduction against Rajibul and brought back their daughter. They had also threatened Rajibul with dire consequences, said locals.
A senior officer of the port division said they have started an investigation and would soon arrest other accused named in the FIR. sns
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