18-year-old girl raped, set on fire in Uttar Pradesh

FATEHPUR: Just a week after the Unnao victim was burnt to death in Uttar Pradesh, another 18-year old girl was raped and set ablaze at a village in Fatehpur district. The girl, who suffered around 90% burns, has been admitted to a hospital in Kanpur.

According to reports, the accused is identified as a 22-year-old distant relative of the victim. It is learnt that the girl was raped and set ablaze while she was alone at her house. An FIR has been registered against the accused who is currently on the run.