Woman receives serious burns

Excelsior Correspondent
MENDHAR, June 8: A young woman received serious burns at BSF quarters in Mendhar area of district Poonch today.
The victim has been identified as Kalyani Viswas, wife of Constable  Malia Viswas, resident of West Bengal. Malia is serving in 62 Bn BSF deployed in forward area of Mendhar. The family was staying at BSF quarters at Uchhad in Mendhar. The woman under mysterious circumstances received nearly 80% burns this afternoon. Her husband claimed that her clothes caught fire when she was cooking on stove and suffered injuries.
The woman was removed to Mendhar hospital and then referred to GMC Hospital, Jammu. Her condition was stated to be serious. Police has registered a case in this connection. Her two and half year old child was also nearby at home when the incident took place. Police suspects foul play and is investigating.

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