In Karnataka, 3 Men Arrested After Woman Resisted Rape, Was Set On Fire

A disturbing video of the woman's dying declaration - in which she names her attacker - has been shared on social media

A woman has died after being set on fire in her home in northern Karnataka's Yadgir district early on Monday after she fought off a rape attempt.

A senior police officer said the accused - Gangappa - forced his way into the woman's home at 2 am and tried to rape her. When she resisted he came back with petrol from his motorcycle (parked outside the woman's home), poured it over her and set her on fire.

A case has been registered at the Surpura Police Station, the senior officer said.

The accused has been arrested and charged with murder and outraging the modesty of a woman.