Thrissur: An engineering student was set on fire at her house at Chiyyaram in Thrissur on Thursday morning. She died on the spot. The girl, Neethu, 22 is a student of Axis College of Engineering and Technology at Kodakara.
Following the incident police arrested Vadakkekadu native Nidheesh, who had been repeatedly pestering her with love requests. Neethu was set ablaze by Nidheesh in an act of vengeance for refusing to accept his love.
According to the police, Nidheesh came to meet Neethu in the morning and had an arguement with her. Suddenly, Nidheesh stabbed and then poured petrol and set her on fire. Girl's grandmother and other relatives came to the scene soon and locked the front door stopping him from absconding. By the time, the girl was dead and the charred body was found in the toilet. Nidheesh's bike was found near her house.
Neethu, who lost her mother years ago was living with her grandmother and uncle.
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