Mumbai: Chembur Man Arrested for Setting Wife on Fire After Dispute Over Sex
Mumbai, 2nd June 2025: In a shocking incident of domestic violence, a 38-year-old woman from Vashi Naka in Chembur sustained severe burn injuries after her husband allegedly set her on fire following a dispute over sex on Thursday morning. The victim, who suffered 70% burns, is currently undergoing treatment at Sion Hospital and is reported to be in a critical but stable condition.
According to RCF Police, the woman was preparing to leave for work when her husband made sexual advances. After she refused, a heated argument ensued. “The woman poured kerosene on herself and attempted self-immolation but did not go through with it. The husband, in a fit of rage, took a matchstick and ignited the kerosene,” said a police officer.
Authorities have arrested the 42-year-old man under charges of attempted murder and domestic violence as per the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). He remains in police custody while further investigation is underway.
Police are trying to ascertain whether the couple’s five adult children were present in the home during the incident. The motive, psychological background, and history of abuse in the household are also being probed.
Doctors at Sion Hospital have confirmed that the woman’s condition is precarious, and she is being closely monitored in the burns ward.
This case adds to the growing number of domestic violence reports in the city and has sparked renewed calls for better preventive mechanisms and support systems for women facing abuse in their homes.
