A teenage girl, who was allegedly raped, has succumbed to her burn injuries in a civil hospital in Thane, after she set herself ablaze after the incident, police said today.
The girl who returned home two days later took the extreme step after she was threatened by the accused against disclosing the crime, police said.
Meanwhile, police have launched manhunt for the 25-year-old carpenter. The deceased parents, who work as daily labourers have not lodged any complaint, police added.
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