Rape victim attempts suicide

Sheopur, MP, Mar 13 (UNI) A Xth standard girl, who was raped by two men on gunpoint while she was returning after giving her first examination paper, today sustained severe burn injuries when she set herself on fire, police said.

The victim, who hailed from Hirapur village, was returning along with a family member on a two-wheeler when two people stopped them near Chakbamudia village.

Traumatised with the incident, the girl set herself on fire. She sustained 80 per cent burn injuries and was admitted to hospital.

A case had been registered against two accused -- Shakeel Khan and Balwant.

UNI