A gruesome incident rattled Katapali village under Belpada Police Station in Odisha's Bolangir district, where a man allegedly set his wife on fire after pouring petrol on her. The victim reportedly died after the incident. The incident occurred on Friday, sending shock and grief across the locality.

The victim has been identified as Kulabati Parua, the wife of the accused man.

According to reports, Kulabati had been married for three years and was subjected to frequent violence at home over various reasons. Her husband, reportedly a habitual drunkard, often tortured her under the influence of alcohol.

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The victim’s family has filed a formal complaint, alleging regular domestic violence and holding the hu

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