In horrific incident, Parbhani man kills wife by setting her on fire over unwanted third daughter

Parbhani (The Uttam Hindu): On the night of December 26 in Parbhani, Maharashtra, Kundalik Kale set his wife on fire following his anger over the birth of their third daughter. Frustrated by having another daughter, Kale allegedly poured petrol on his wife and set her ablaze.

Eyewitnesses reported seeing the woman running in flames on the street, and despite efforts by locals to put out the fire using water and blankets, they could not save her. The incident has shocked the community, especially after CCTV footage surfaced, showing the horrifying moment.

After the tragedy, the victim's sister filed a murder case against Kundalik Kale at the local police station. Authorities acted quickly and arrested him. The police have confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway, and statements from the victim's family have been recorded as part of the inquiry. This incident underscores the ongoing issues of domestic violence and the societal pressures related to gender preferences in families.