Published on 12:00 AM, October 22, 2014

Woman set on fire on a train in India

Woman set on fire on a train in India

A woman has died of her injuries after being set on fire on a train in the Indian state of Kerala.
The woman, identified as Fathima, 45, had been seen having an argument with man on the station platform in the town of Kannur early on Monday.
She boarded a stationary train and was seen running out shortly afterwards in flames. Police say they are looking for the suspect.
Police suspect that Fathima was doused in alcohol before being set on fire while she was sitting in the train compartment. The seat covers were also burned.
Babu said the police could not take a statement before her death, as she was too seriously injured.