UDHAMPUR, JAMMU AND KASHMIR, INDIA – OCTOBER 21, 2026 Stepson poured diesel fuel on his 40-year-old stepmother, Sushma Devi, and set her on fire inside their home. The woman suffered burns over approximately 70% of her body and later died at a hospital in Jammu. Suspect Moksh Verma was reportedly detained by police, according to local media. The motive for the attack was said to be long-standing family disputes and previous threats. The circumstances of the case remain under investigation.
Sushma Devi
