Sullia: At Kallarpe in Kodyala village, a woman named Jayabharati (56) succumbed to her injuries after her brother-in-law allegedly doused her in petrol and set her on fire. The incident occurred on October 12, and Jayabharati, who sustained severe burns, passed away in hospital on Thursday.
According to reports, on the night of October 12, Shankar Nayak, Jayabharati’s husband’s elder brother, allegedly poured petrol through her bedroom window while she was asleep and ignited it. Both were injured in the incident, with Jayabharati suffering 80% burns. She was initially admitted to a hospital in Sullia before being transferred to Mangaluru for further treatment, where she ultimately succumbed to her injuries.
Jayabharati’s husband, Janardhan Nayak, had passed away around a year and a half ago. Recently, her son had moved abroad, leaving Jayabharati and Shankar Nayak as the only residents in the house. Shankar, who reportedly suffers from paralysis in one arm and leg, depended on Jayabharati for food and medicine. Despite her care, it is believed Shankar harboured resentment towards her. Police have taken Shankar Nayak into custody.
A case has been registered at the Bellare Police Station.
