PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 31 -- A 22-year-old school teacher was allegedly burnt alive by a stalker in Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, police said.
The incident took place in Chandoka village when the woman, along with her 15-year-old cousin, was going to the school and the accused intercepted them. After a heated exchange, the accused allegedly poured petrol and set her afire. He, too, sustained burn injuries in the attack, police added.
On receiving information, a police team led by additional superintendent of police (east) Durgesh Singh and circle officer (city) Shivnarayan Vaish rushed to the spot. Police also recovered their mobile phones from the spot.
"The woman allegedly had an affair with the accused who got married in ...