A 30-year-old man tried to kill his 17-year-old female friend in the MIDC area of Andheri East on Sunday. The accused doused her with petrol and set her ablaze. As a result, the girl sustained 60 per cent burns and is currently battling for life. The accused also suffered burn injuries and has been admitted to hospital.

A police officer stated that the victim, a college student, lives with her two sisters, brother, and parents in Andheri East, while the accused also resides in the same area. They frequently met and spent time together. However, the girl's parents had been pressuring her to stop meeting him. In a fit of rage, the accused attempted to kill her by setting her on fire.