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Woman, 11-month-old daughter set ablaze for dowry

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Press Trust of India Arwal (Bihar)
A woman along with her 11-month-old daughter was today allegedly set ablaze by her husband over dowry, police said.

The 37-year-old woman and her daughter were charred to death by the accused as the victim failed to fulfil his dowry demands, they said.

The accused, a goldsmith, was arrested along with his brother following complaints lodged with the police by the woman's brother under Prevention of Dowry Act.

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First Published: Mar 26 2013 | 7:30 PM IST

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