Patna, December 9: In a shocking incident, a 20-year-old college student was set on fire by a man after the girl repeatedly turned down his love proposals. Reports inform that the incident took place on Saturday night in Ahiyapur police station area. According to a report by ANI, the incident came to light after the victim suffered severe burns and was rushed to Shrikrishna Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) in Muzaffarpur.

Reports quoted Assistant Sub Inspector Suman Jha saying that at present, the girl is in critical condition as she suffered 50% burns. The officer informed that the girl is currently admitted in the emergency ward of SMCH and is undergoing a treatment there. Police said that one man has been arrested, based on the complaint filed by the mother of the girl who was set on fire. The police said that the victim's statement is yet to be recorded and an investigation is on.  Bihar Shocker: Mother Glues Son's Lips to Stop Him From Crying.

In another similar incident reported from Bihar, a body of a 10-year-old girl was found stuffed in a bag in Ahiyapur village of Muzaffarpur district. The body has been sent for post mortem and identification.

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