Bhandara, Jan 16 (PTI) A couple died in Bhandara in Maharashtra after the woman set herself on fire and her husband lost his life trying to save her, police said on Sunday.

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The incident took place late Saturday night in Mouza Bhilewadi, an official said.

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"Mahendra Shingade's (42) wife set herself ablaze after a quarrel as he was an alcoholic. He tried to save her but both died," he said.

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