AGRA, June 7 -- A couple allegedly set themselves on fire inside a room locked from inside at a house in Shikohabad town of Firozabad district late on Friday night.

The 18-year-old woman succumbed to her burn injuries, while the 20-year-old man, who sustained nearly 70 per cent burns, was referred to a hospital in Agra in critical condition, where he was battling for his life.

According to Vinod Kumar, inspector (crime) at Shikohabad police station, the incident took place at a house in Mohalla Padav area of Shikohabad town.

"Upon receiving information about the incident, police reached the spot and had to break open the door to gain entry. Both victims had suffered severe burn injuries and were rushed to the trauma centre in Firozabad...