Woman Dies After Falling from Third Floor While on Fire in West Delhi
A 23-year-old woman died after falling from the third floor of her residence while on fire in West Delhi's Hari Nagar on Wednesday. The victim, identified as Laxmi, was taken to Deen Dayal Upadhyay (DDU) Hospital by local residents, where doctors declared her brought dead.
Police Investigation Underway
According to police, a PCR call regarding the incident was received at Hari Nagar Police Station, following which a police team rushed to the spot. By the time officers arrived, the injured woman had already been shifted to the hospital. Police said the crime team inspected the spot and seized relevant exhibits as part of the investigation. No suicide note was recovered.
Family Background and Matrimonial Disputes
During the preliminary inquiry, Laxmi's father, Jahan Singh, told police that she was married to Rajender and the couple has a son. He said matrimonial disputes had arisen between them in 2023, following which Laxmi had been living in a third-floor house in Hari Nagar. He further told police that Laxmi had been working at a clothing store in Uttam Nagar but had quit the job four to five days before the incident. According to him, she had been under stress, particularly over concerns related to the care and custody of her child. He did not level any allegations against anyone in connection with the incident.
Legal Proceedings
The body has been preserved at the mortuary for a post-mortem examination. Police have initiated proceedings under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and further inquiry is under way.
