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Crime
Man Allegedly Sets Stepmother on Fire in J&K's Udhampur
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 01:40 PM
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A man in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, has been accused of setting his stepmother on fire, leading to a police investigation.
A serious domestic violence incident has been reported in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir. A man is alleged to have set his stepmother ablaze, resulting in a violent confrontation within the family.
The incident has drawn immediate attention from local authorities. Police officials have taken cognizance of the matter and have initiated an investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the alleged arson.
While specific details regarding the condition of the victim and the identity of the accused are being verified by law enforcement, the case has been registered under relevant sections of the penal code. The police are working to secure the scene and gather witness statements to establish the facts of the case.
The incident has drawn immediate attention from local authorities. Police officials have taken cognizance of the matter and have initiated an investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the alleged arson.
While specific details regarding the condition of the victim and the identity of the accused are being verified by law enforcement, the case has been registered under relevant sections of the penal code. The police are working to secure the scene and gather witness statements to establish the facts of the case.