Jodhpur: A 20-year-old girl was burnt alive by the villagers for opposing the cutting of trees in Pipda city of Jodhpur district in Rajasthan.

The villagers stooped to this gruesome act on Sunday, March 26, when Lalitha protested against the cutting of trees in her farm for construction of a road.

Angered by her protests, the villagers allegedly poured petrol on her and set her ablaze. Though the girl was rushed to the hospital, she succumbed to her injuries.

Police officer Suresh Chaudhary, who is investigating the case, said, “The sarpanch and other people poured petrol on her and burnt her alive. The body is in the mortuary. We will arrest the accused soon, after a fair investigation.”