Karnataka Shocker: Husband Allegedly Sets Wife on Fire for Wearing a Nightgown

In Belagavi, a man allegedly set his wife on fire after a dispute over her clothing. She suffered severe burns and is hospitalised, while police have registered a case and begun investigation.

The husband who set her on fire

The husband, Krishna Patil, reportedly got angry that his wife, Manjula, was wearing a nighty. This led to a heated argument, which ended with him allegedly setting her on fire in their home in Hattaravada village.

Locals came to the rescue

Manjula Patil suffered serious burn injuries in the attack. Hearing her screams, neighbours rushed to her aid and immediately took her to the hospital. She is currently receiving treatment at the Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences (BIMS).

Krishna Patil is a daily wage labourer

The accused, Krishna Patil, works as a daily wage labourer and lived with his family in Hattaravada village. Sources say the couple had been fighting over Manjula's choice to wear a nighty for several days before the incident.

Belagavi case

On the day of the incident, Manjula wore a nighty even though her husband had strictly forbidden it. This enraged Krishna Patil, who then allegedly set her on fire. It was Manjula's loud cries for help that alerted the neighbours. 

Married eight years ago

Krishna and Manjula got married eight years ago. After the incident, the locals were the ones who informed the police. The case has been registered at the Nandgad police station, and further investigation is underway.