Thane, Oct 27 (PTI) A 17-year-old girl suffered critical burn injuries after a juvenile allegedly set her ablaze at her home in Maharashtra’s Thane city following a quarrel, police said on Monday.

The incident occurred on October 24 in the Balkum area. The victim sustained nearly 80 per cent burns and is currently undergoing treatment in critical condition, they said.

The 17-year-old accused, a friend of the girl, has been detained and booked on charges of attempt to murder, senior inspector Pravin Mane of Kapurbawdi police station said.

The attack allegedly stemmed from an "earlier quarrel" between the two, the official said.

The juvenile visited the girl’s residence, allegedly poured a flammable substance on her, and set her on fire. Despite the girl raising an alarm, the accused rem

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