PANOOR: A woman, who was undergoing treatment after being set ablaze by her brother-in-law, died on Monday. The deceased is Subina (35), wife of Pathayakkunnu native Rajeesh. Rajeesh, who suffered 50 percent burns on his body while trying to save his wife, is undergoing treatment at the medical college in a serious condition. Rajeesh's elder brother Ranjith (47), who set Subina ablaze, committed suicide on Sunday.

The tragic incident took place on Sunday night at 7 pm. Subina was eating food when Ranjith poured tinner on her body and set her on fire. While trying to put out the fire on Subina's body, Rajeesh suffered severe burns while his six-year-old son Dakshtej and mother Nalini sustained minor burns.

According to Kathirur police, the reason behind the attack was a dispute between Rajeesh and Ranjith. According to locals, Ranjith used to constantly fight with Rajeesh and his wife.