Overview

• Dinesh Awhad was arrested by RCF Police and booked under sections 109(1), 352 and 115(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for attempted murder and assault.
• Rekha Awhad sustained severe burns to her chest, abdomen, legs and hands and remains in critical condition at Sion Hospital.
• Police say the dispute erupted on Friday when Rekha refused her husband’s demand for sex, citing her need to leave for work.
• During the argument, Rekha poured kerosene on herself and Awhad allegedly ignited a piece of paper on the gas stove before throwing it at her.
• The case reflects a broader pattern of gender-based violence in India by highlighting the deadly risks women face when resisting sexual advances.