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Girl raped, immolated by brother-in-law

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Press Trust of India Hardoi (UP)
A 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped and immolated by her brother-in-law in Bilgram area here, police said today.

According to the complaint lodged yesterday, the teenager was raped and later set on fire by her brother-in-law on Friday night, they said.

The wife of the accused, also the victim's sister, said that her husband had only teased the girl and claimed that the girl committed suicide.

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First Published: Jul 28 2013 | 10:55 AM IST

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