Prabin Chaudhary, 42, of Lahan Municipality-7 has been arrested in the accusation of spraying turpentine oil and setting fire on his wife Asmita Chaudhary, 30, of Budhanilkantha Municipality-10, Akashdhara. He was arrested on March 25, 2022.
According to the spokesperson of Metropolitan Police Range, SP Dinesh Raj Mainali, the accused had done so on the night of March 25 while she was asleep.
Mainali further added that the victim was rescued by Metropolitan Police Station and locals of the area. She was then rushed to Sushma Koirala Memorial Hospital, Saakhu for treatment.
Different parts of her body were burnt and treatment is ongoing. SP Mainali told INSEC that the victim has not filed any complaints yet.