In-laws and husband Wednesday allegedly set a woman on fire in Nawan Kot area of Lahore, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
According to the victim’s relatives, Amna was burnt by her husband Hamza, sister-in-law Zoya and her mother-in-law.
The suspects allegedly burned Amna and sent her to her parents’ house instead of the hospital. Amna was taken to the Jinnah Hospital in critical condition.
Amna's face and neck were affected by the burn, police said. The victim had recently married Hamza.
Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Fayyaz Ahmed Dev took notice of the tragic incident and summoned a report from SP Iqbal Town.
The CCPO has directed the concerned officers to investigate all the aspects of the incident.
The CCPO said that in connection with the investigation, immediate arrest of the suspects involved in the incident should be carried out.
Incidents of violence, abuse and harassment against women will not be tolerated, said Fayyaz Ahmed Dev.
Reporter: Abid Chaudhry