HT Correspondent
TEZPUR, Aug 6: A woman identified as Meghali Saikia (42), mother of two, died of burn injuries in a suspected case of domestic violence at Bamparbatia Pahumora Chuburi in Tezpur on Wednesday morning.
She succumbed to her injuries at around 7:53 am while undergoing treatment at a private hospital.
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Meghali was admitted to the hospital around 11 pm on Tuesday night after sustaining severe burn injuries.
Despite efforts by the medical team, she could not be saved.
Family members and relatives have alleged that Meghali had been a victim of regular domestic abuse by her husband, Jayanta Saikia.
According to sources, Meghali’s daughter had earlier lodged a verbal complaint against Jayanta at the Lalmati police outpost on June 24.
Jayanta was detained the same night but was later released.
In an attempt to rescue Meghali from the fire, her brother-in-law Dipen Bora also sustained burn injuries.
He was initially admitted to Baptist Mission Hospital and later shifted to Tezpur Medical College Hospital for further treatment.
Police have arrested Jayanta Saikia and launched an investigation into the incident.
The death has triggered widespread outrage in the locality, with residents demanding a thorough and impartial inquiry into the case.
