Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, September 10, 2025 - A 33-year-old woman, Nisha Singh, was allegedly set on fire by a man and his associates after she refused to speak to them.
Despite sustaining severe burn injuries, she displayed remarkable courage by riding her scooter to a nearby clinic seeking help. Tragically, she later succumbed to her injuries.
According to police reports, Nisha had sustained more than 90 percent burns when she reached the private clinic in the Shamsabad area. Doctors there referred her to a higher medical facility, but she died before further treatment could be arranged.
Authorities have registered a First Information Report (FIR) and are actively tracking the accused, in vicinity of Farrukhabad, UP.
Investigators are recording statements from witnesses, reviewing surveillance footage, and gathering forensic evidence to reconstruct the incident. Police officials emphasized their commitment to bringing the perpetrators to justice swiftly.
The primary accused, Deepak, and his two aides have been booked under charges of murder, harassment, and criminal intimidation. Police confirmed that raids are being conducted to apprehend them. The Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police has also sought a detailed report from local officials on the incident.
Bystanders confirmed that Nisha Singh attempted to reach medical care despite her life-threatening injuries. Residents expressed shock and outrage at the attack, demanding immediate action and stricter safeguards for women. Family members and local activists are pressing authorities to implement protective measures to prevent similar incidents.
“Before her death, Nisha accused a local man named Deepak of harassing her for months. He allegedly set her ablaze with the help of friends,” said her father, Balram Singh.
Her sister added, “Nisha had told us that Deepak kept pressuring her to talk and meet, but she did not reveal the whole ordeal to our parents or her husband.”
“We could not believe our eyes. She rode her scooter even while her clothes were burning, trying to reach the clinic. It was horrifying, yet courageous,” said a local resident who witnessed the incident.
Reports also reveal that Nisha was married and a mother of two children. Her family members alleged that she had been facing continuous harassment but had tried to shield them from the trauma by keeping much of the ordeal to herself.
Women’s rights activists in Uttar Pradesh have condemned the incident, stating that it highlights the urgent need for stronger preventive measures against stalkers and better emergency response systems for women in distress. The case has sparked renewed debate over women’s safety in smaller towns, where victims often have limited access to immediate protection.
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