Chattarpur, (Madhya Pradesh): Chhatarpur: A girl, who was set on fire by four youths after she resisted a rape attempt, succumbed to burn injuries on Friday, police said.
The 17-year-old victim was admitted to the district hospital on Thursday evening after she was set ablaze by four youths in Hama village, police said.
She succumbed to burns on Friday morning, City Superintendent of Police Sameer Yadav said.
The youths identified as Ramakant, Hiralal, Ashok Rawat and Deepak Nayak tried to rape her when she was alone in the house, police said.
They tried to break open the door of the house and when they failed to do so, they entered through the roof.
However, the girl resisted the rape attempt and raised an alarm following which they set her ablaze by pouring kerosene over her, police said.
A case of molestation and murder was registered against the youths who are still absconding.
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