For those who thinks only men are the violent ones who abuse their girlfriend/wife, please read this. Hope this breaks the stereotype of domestic violence are caused by men.
http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/12/22/nation/20081222154135&sec=nation
JOHOR BARU: A 32-year-old man died after he was set ablaze by an assailant, believed to be his girlfriend.
G. Ganipathy was set on fire at a house in Taman Ungku Tun Aminah at about 7.30am on Sunday.
It is learnt that the victim had been renting a room with his girlfriend at the house. The suspect had allegedly doused him with petrol and set him on fire before escaping.
Ganipathy was in the toilet when the incident occurred. His housemates, who heard his screams, rushed in and quickly put out the fire before sending him to Sultanah Aminah Hospital.
However Ganipathy, who was 90% burnt, succumbed to his injuries at about 10pm the same day.
Johor Baru (North) OCPD Asst Comm Ruslan Hassan said police had identified the suspect, who is a 45-year-old woman.
“We are currently tracking down the suspect and are confident of apprehending her soon,” he said when contacted here on Monday.
He said police have classified the case as murder under Section 302 of the Penal Code.
“We are exploring all angles in the investigation,” he said, adding that the body had been sent for post-mortem.
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