Telangana: Woman Allegedly Sets Man’s Wife, Infant Son On Fire In Nalgonda Village

Last Updated:January 31, 2026, 23:17 IST

The accused woman had been married earlier, but her husband had died, and she is yet to be arrested, police said. 

Saraswathi’s uncle Rudresh, who had played a key role in arranging the marriage, also died by suicide shortly after Harish’s death. Police said Rudresh was overwhelmed by guilt and shock. Image: Canva

A woman allegedly set a man’s wife and their infant son on fire in a village in Telangana’s Nalgonda district on Saturday after accusing him of abandoning her following his marriage, police said.

According to officials, the accused was in a relationship with the woman’s husband and, alleging that he had neglected her after marrying, went to his house on Saturday afternoon, poured petrol on the 28-year-old woman and set her ablaze, killing both the mother and child.

Her six-month-old son, who suffered burn injuries in the incident, was admitted to a government hospital here but later died during treatment.

Police said the accused was carrying petrol, a knife and chilli powder at the time of the incident.

The man was reportedly not at home when the incident took place, and police said they are investigating all aspects of the case, including any possible involvement on his part.

The accused woman had been married earlier, but her husband had died, and she is yet to be arrested, police said.

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