In a bizarre turn of events, a cop died in Karnataka’s Bengaluru on Thursday after he was allegedly set ablaze by his lover when he went to persuade her to reconsider their relationship and reconcile after a fight.
Police constable Sanjay, who was posted at the Bengaluru Basavanagudi police station, was already married. He was having an extramarital affair with Rani, a Home Guard also posted at the same police station.
Recently, Rani had been avoiding Sanjay after he reportedly discovered her engaging in chats and calls with another individual, according to police.
On Wednesday, the couple had a heated argument when Sanjay visited Rani to persuade her to reconsider their relationship.
Armed with petrol, he issued a warning that he would set himself afire if she refused to reconcile. While issuing the threat, he poured petrol on himself.
Allegedly, it was at this point that Rani set him ablaze, police said.
Upon realizing the gravity of the situation, she doused the flames by pouring water and hastily transported him to a hospital on a bike.
Unfortunately, Sanjay succumbed to his injuries in the early hours of Thursday.
Sanjay’s family contends that Rani deliberately set him on fire, leading to his death.
Despite having a family of his own, Sanjay was engaged in an extramarital affair with Rani, according to police.
The Puttenahalli police have registered a case in connection with the incident and initiated an investigation.
(With IANS Inputs)
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