Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], November 17 (ANI): Four people were arrested by the Rajasthan Police on Monday for allegedly setting a woman on fire.

As per the police, the arrested persons consist of one criminal, who was absconding, and three family members.

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"An absconding criminal with three family members set the woman on fire with a combustible substance late last night. All four have been arrested. Further investigation is underway," said a police officer.

In a similar incident last month, a minor domestic help from Telangana's Khammam district, who was set on fire allegedly by her employer's son died at a hospital in Hyderabad on Thursday after battling for her life for 28 days. (ANI)

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