Overview
- Police said the 17-year-old girl suffered about 80% burns after being set ablaze at her home in Balkum, Thane, following a quarrel on October 24.
- She was first taken to Thane Civil Hospital and later shifted to KEM Hospital in Mumbai, where she succumbed to her injuries.
- Senior Inspector Pravin Mane said the accused was detained, produced before a juvenile court in Thane, and sent to a remand home.
- An FIR was registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 109 (attempt to murder) and 351(2) (criminal intimidation), with police indicating the case will be converted to murder.
- Investigators are examining the flammable substance used and probing the motive, noting the victim had been unable to give a statement while in critical condition.