Patna, November 20: A 12-year-old girl was set on fire by her neighbour here after she allegedly stole Rs.1,400, police said today.
Priti Kumari, a student of Class 7 in a government school and daughter of a landless labourer, was set on fire on Thursday at Chhoti Machuatoli area.
A police officer said Priti was admitted to the Patna Medical College Hospital with over 30 percent burn injuries. Priti has denied stealing any money. (IANS)