Teenage girl in Meerut set herself on fire after men threaten to leak her video

A teenage girl in Meerut’s Sardhana has set herself on fire after being stalked by few men for some time, said reports on Sunday.

According to ANI, the girl has sustained 20-25% of burn injuries.

The girl was forced to take the extreme step as she was apparently being blackmailed by some men who threatened to leak her videos, said police.

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A case has been registered and the investigation into the matter is underway, R Pandey, SSP, Meerut said.

A Girl tried to set herself on fire in Meerut’s Sardhana & has sustained 20-25% of burn injuries. This happened as she was apparently blackmailed by some men who threatened to leak her videos. Case has been registered & investigation is underway: R.Pandey, SSP, Meerut (18.8.18) pic.twitter.com/JEJ7wIJY5l

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) August 19, 2018

No arrest has been made so far.