Kolkata, April 6 -- A 30-year-old Muslim woman was allegedly set on fire and succumbed to her injuries on Monday, April 6, after she refused to marry a man who lured her on the pretext of a job interview in Kolkata, West Bengal.

According to local media, the incident took place in Babughat in the Maidan area on Saturday, April 4. The victim, Shagufta Parveen, suffered 90 per cent burn injuries and made a declaration moments before passing away at the SSKM Hospital, revealing the accused's name.

Siddhartha Chariwal allegedly called Parveen to a secluded spot by falsely claiming it was for an interview. A heated argument broke out between the two at the spot when the accused asked to marry the victim.

Chariwal reportedly poured kerosene ...