Man sets four family members on fire in Sivakasi

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A 48-year-old antheral allegedly acceptable occurrence to his wife, mother-in-law, and 2 step-children pursuing a home quarrel successful Sivakasi successful the aboriginal hours of Tuesday (December 23, 2025). The alleged assailant, M. Akbar Ali, besides suffered 100% burns arsenic the occurrence accidentally engulfed him.

According to the police, Akbar Ali joined Syed Ali Fatima, 35, a widow, and had been surviving with her, his mother-in-law, D. Sikkander Beevi, 66, and his step-children, Parveen Banu, 18, and Syed Farook, 15. Following a quarrel a fewer weeks ago, helium allegedly assaulted his woman and was arrested. He came retired connected bail connected December 9.

At astir 6.30 a.m. connected Tuesday, Akbar Ali allegedly doused the 2 women and the children with petrol and acceptable them connected occurrence portion they were dormant astatine their location connected Muslim Odai Street. In the process, helium besides caught fire. All 5 injured persons were rushed to the Government Hospital successful Sivakasi.

Sivakasi Town constabulary are investigating the case.

Published - December 23, 2025 02:13 p.m. IST

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