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UP: Rape survivor set on fire by 5 miscreants

Pratidin Bureau

In a sensational incident,a rape survivor was allegedly set ablaze by five men, including the primeaccused of the crime. The incident took place in Unnao in Uttar Pradesh onThursday.

According to sources, thewoman was allegedly raped in March. Later, the accused had been granted bail bya court.

Reports suggested that thewoman was on her way to Raebareli with her parents to pursue the rape case whenthe incident took place.

Meanwhile, she has been admitted to a government hospital in Lucknow in critical condition. "The woman has suffered 60-70 percent burn injuries," said a doctor.

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