Second wife sets man on fire over property dispute in Odisha’s Ganjam

A man sustained severe burn injuries after his second wife allegedly set him on fire by pouring kerosene in Odisha. The shocking incident has been reported from Kulada village under Bhanjanagar block of Ganjam district.

The injured, Prafula Sabat, has sustained around 40 per cent burn injuries. He was first admitted to Bhanjanagar hospital and later shifted to Berhampur MKCG Medical College and Hospital.

Sources said Prafula had picked up some quarrel with his second wife. It is alleged that Prafula's wife then poured kerosene and set him on fire when he was sitting at the backyard of his house on Tuesday.

Locals said that there was a dispute between the sons of Prafula's first wife and his second wife over property.

(Reported by Rajesh Panda)