PALAKKAD: The daughter of the woman found burnt to death inside her house in Vallapuzha has also died. Nikha (12), Beena's (35) daughter, succumbed to her injuries. Nikha, who suffered 90 per cent burns was undergoing treatment at Thrissur Medical College Hospital. Her younger sister, Niveda (six), who also sustained burns is currently receiving medical care.

Beena was found burnt to death in her bedroom yesterday morning, with both children found injured. Beena's husband Pradeep, works as a carpenter in Vadakara and visits home only once every two months. Pradeep's father Raman, mother Chandramathi, younger brother Prajith and his wife Sneha, also reside in the same house.

Beena and Pradeep's marriage was a love marriage. A few hours before her death, Beena had an argument with Pradeep over the phone. Subsequently, around 2:30 in the morning, Beena entered the upstairs bedroom of the house and set it on fire. The children, who were sleeping in the room, were also affected by the blaze. Niveda's injuries are not severe. Police stated that the motive for the incident would be clarified only after further investigation.