Man held for allegedly tying pregnant wife to cot and setting her on fire in Punjab

New Delhi: In a harrowing incident in Punjab's Amritsar, a man allegedly killed his pregnant wife's by tying her to a bed and setting her ablaze in Buled Nangal village, Rayya area. The incident occurred on Friday, with police revealing that the couple was known for their frequent quarrels. Following a heated argument that day, the accused, Sukhdev tied Pinky, who was six months pregnant, to a bed and set her on fire.

Inspector Gurvinder Singh said Pinky, who was pregnant with twins, died on the spot while her husband Sukhdev is absconding. A case has been registered, and a search is on for the accused, the inspector said. The incident has been reported from Bullenangal village in Baba Bakala, falling under the jurisdiction of the Beas police station in Amritsar district.

Pinky died in the fire and all the belongings in the house were also burnt to ashes. Pinky, a 23-year-old woman who was six months pregnant with twins, lost her life in the blaze. Sukhdev and Pinky had been married for approximately two and a half years prior to this incident.