Man set ablaze by former girlfriend’s relatives after pouring petrol on him in Muddebihal

VIJAYAPURA: A man was allegedly set on fire by relatives of his former girlfriend after pouring petrol on him in an attempt to kill him, in Muddebihal town on Sunday. In the process, the girl’s uncle and aunt, and their domestic help also sustained serious burn injuries. All are being treated at different hospitals.

Rahul Biradar and Aishwarya Madari were in a relationship for the last few years and after the two families came to know about it, they reached a compromise about a year ago and Aishwarya had agreed to marry a man of her parents’ choice. However Rahul was upset over the breakup and of late, had started to roam around Aishwarya’s house alleging that he had spent much money on her.

The girl’s uncle and aunt in a hospital in Vijayapura on Monday.

On Sunday, Aishwarya’s family members allegedly called up Rahul and questioned him why he was hanging around their house. Even as he was talking, Aishwarya’s father Appu Madari, her uncle and aunt and a domestic help poured petrol on Rahul and set him on fire in an attempt to kill him. In the process they too sustained burns.

Both parties have lodged complaints with the Muddebihal police. While Appu Madari alleged that Rahul tried to set them and his daughter on fire, Rahul’s father has alleged murder attempt by Appu Madari and family.

Rahul Biradar, who was admitted to a hospital in Vijayapura, was on Tuesday shifted to Victoria Hospital in Bengaluru for further treatment. Doctors said he has suffered 65 per cent burns and his condition is critical. Also, they detected kidney ailment in Rahul and hence referred him to the Bengaluru hospital, they said.

Aishwarya’s uncle Muthanna and the house help Neelakanth were also shifted to Bengaluru while her aunt Seema continues to be under treatment at a hospital in Vijayapura.