NEW DELHI: In a staggering case, a seven-month pregnant woman was poured petrol and later set on fire by her husband and in-laws. The victim was rushed to the hospital and continues critical ever since. The Delhi Commission for Women chairperson Swati Maliwal claimed that a 7-month pregnant woman was set on fire by her husband and in-laws by pouring petrol in Bawana.

"Woman suffered serious burn injuries and is undergoing treatment at hospital. We have issued notice to Delhi police and providing all help to victim," she added.

The police have launched a case into the issue while the DCW stressed the lawmakers to adopt strict measures against the women’s husband and his family.

7-month pregnant woman set on fire by husband & in-laws by pouring petrol in Bawana. Woman suffered serious burn injuries&is undergoing treatment at hospital.We've issued notice to Delhi police & providing all help to victim: Swati Maliwal,Chairperson, Delhi Commission for Women pic.twitter.com/ixxWO7JWzy

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