Killer husband falls prey to his own devious means

Mysore, Mar 11 (UNI) An auto driver has been forced to pay the price for his own criminal act.

Police said Mahadeva, a drunkard, allegedly doused his wife Nagaveni, 28 with kerosene while she was fast asleep and set her ablaze, in the city last night. However, unable to bear the agony, Nagaveni hugged Mahadeva and screamed for help.

While Nagaveni succumbed to the burns, Mahadeva had been admitted to a private hospital with severe burns.

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