HYDERABAD: A sister was burnt to death in a dispute over family property. The incident took place at Wadiyaram village in Medak district of Telangana. 36-year oldVaralakshmi was killed in the incident.

Varalakshmi had been living with her two children in the family home for years after her husband left her. Varalakshmi and her younger sister Rajeshwari were constantly arguing over the share of five acres of land owned by their parents. They also had an argument on Monday. When the dispute escalated, Rajeshwari poured petrol on Varalakshmi's body and set it on fire. Varalakshmi caught hold of Rajeshwari while she was burning. Rajeshwari also suffered burns.

Neighbors put out the fire and rushed the two to hospital. Varalakshmi was killed on Tuesday. Rajeshwari's suffered 80 per cent burns and her condition remains critical.