In a shocking incident in Andheri East, a 30-year-old man allegedly poured petrol on a 17-year-old girl and set her on fire. The victim has been admitted to a hospital in a critical condition. A police officer confirmed the incident, stating that the exact motive behind the attack remains unclear as both the accused and the victim sustained injuries.
The MIDC police have registered an attempted murder case in connection with the incident. The girl suffered severe burns and is currently undergoing treatment at Cooper Hospital, battling for her life with 60% burn injuries. The accused has also sustained burns and is receiving treatment at the same hospital.
The victim lived with her parents in the Marol area of Andheri (East). Her father works as a driver, her elder brother is employed at a private firm, and her mother is a tailor. As per the complaint filed by her mother, the victim had known the accused, Jitendra Chandrakant Tambe alias Jeetu, for the past one and a half years. He also lived in the same locality.
Around six months ago, a neighbor informed the girl’s mother that she was seen roaming with Jeetu. Concerned about her daughter’s safety, the mother strictly warned her against meeting him.
However, on Sunday late at night, the girl’s mother received a phone call from a local resident, informing her that someone had poured petrol on her daughter and set her on fire. She rushed to the spot and found her daughter in a half-burnt state. When asked what had happened, the victim reportedly told her mother, "Maa, I did nothing wrong. Jeetu poured petrol on me and set me on fire."
Accused Under Police Surveillance in Hospital
With police assistance, the severely injured girl was immediately admitted to Cooper Hospital. According to her mother's complaint, the victim has suffered burns on her face, neck, back, abdomen, arms, and legs. Due to the severity of her injuries, she is struggling to speak properly.
Based on the complaint, the MIDC police have booked the accused under Sections 124(1) and 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for attempted murder. As Jeetu has also sustained burn injuries, he has been admitted to the same hospital under police surveillance.
Meanwhile, senior police officials have confirmed that the girl’s condition remains critical and that further investigation into the case is underway.