A 41-year-old man has been arrested by police over an incident in which he allegedly poured petrol on his wife and set her on fire.<\/p>\n
The suspect, a resident of the Meegahawatta\u2013Angoda area, was taken into custody following investigations into the incident.<\/p>\n
According to police, the attack occurred around 5.30 p.m. on the 18th when the suspect arrived in a three-wheeler, poured petrol on the woman\u2019s head, and set her on fire before fleeing the scene.<\/p>\n
The woman sustained severe burn injuries and was immediately admitted to hospital. She is currently receiving treatment in the intensive care unit of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n
Hospital sources stated that she remains in critical condition with serious burns to her face and chest.<\/p>\n
Police said they were able to record a statement from the victim despite her condition.<\/p>\n
Preliminary investigations revealed that the woman\u2019s legally wedded husband was responsible for the attack. Based on the investigation, officers arrested the suspect within the Mulleriyawa Police Division.<\/p>\n
Police have also taken into custody the petrol bottle and the three-wheeler allegedly used in the incident.<\/p>\n
During questioning, the suspect reportedly admitted that he had set fire to his own wife.<\/p>\n
Investigators further revealed that both individuals had legally divorced their previous spouses before marrying each other.<\/p>\n
However, the suspect claimed in his statement that the woman had associated with several individuals and often stayed away from home for long periods.<\/p>\n
Police also stated that preliminary investigations revealed the suspect had told the woman that he intended to take his own life after carrying out the attack.<\/p>\n
Residents told police that the suspect had no prior criminal record and had been working as a three-wheeler driver.<\/p>\n
The suspect is scheduled to be produced before the Maligakanda Magistrate\u2019s Court No. 08 on Sunday (24).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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