{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Kurukshetra Family Beaten and Home Burned to Ash by Man Who Would Not Accept Woman's Refusal, Police Failed to Act on Repeated Complaints",
  "summary": "A woman in Kurukshetra alleges that a man named Sanjay assaulted her family and later set her house on fire after she refused his persistent demands, causing losses of around Rs 5 lakh. Police had ignored prior complaints, and officials refused to comment when approached.",
  "content": "Neighbors Race to Rescue Family as Blaze Destroys Everything\nOn Tuesday night in Kurukshetra, neighbors spotted a house in flames and rushed to help. They succeeded in pulling the family and their children out to safety, but there was nothing left to save inside. By the time the fire died down, the family had lost belongings worth an estimated Rs 5 lakh.\n\nA Pattern of Harassment That Police Chose to Ignore\nThe woman who owns the house has alleged that a man named Sanjay had been troubling her for a long time, insisting that she live with him. She refused each and every time. The family had taken the matter to the police on multiple occasions, but their complaints never led to any action against him.\n\nTuesday Evening: Family Assaulted, Police Do Nothing\nEvents escalated on Tuesday evening at around 8:00 PM when Sanjay arrived at the family's home and physically attacked the woman, her husband, and her mother-in-law. The family immediately reported the assault to the police. Officers were informed but chose not to intervene.\n\nAt 2 AM, Sanjay Returns and Sets the House on Fire\nWith no police response to check him, Sanjay came back around 2:00 AM, set the house alight, and fled. The fire gutted everything inside: a refrigerator, an air conditioner, a washing machine, a cooler, a wardrobe, a double bed, a sofa set, and a motorcycle were all reduced to ash. The neighbors' quick action saved the family's lives, but the house and its contents were entirely destroyed.\n\nFamily Demands Justice as Police Refuse to Respond\nThe family is clear in their view that repeated police inaction directly enabled Sanjay to grow bolder until he was willing to assault them and burn down their home. They are now demanding that the accused be held accountable and that justice be delivered. When TrendKia attempted to get a comment from police officials about the incident, they refused to speak.\n\nWhat this means for you\n• Across India: This case highlights the serious risk that builds when police repeatedly ignore harassment complaints. If local police fail to act, victims can escalate to the women's helpline (181), the National Commission for Women, or directly to the district Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in writing.\n• In Kurukshetra: Residents facing harassment who have received no help from their local station can file a written complaint at the SSP's office to ensure the matter is formally recorded and accountability is fixed.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Who is accused of setting the house on fire in Kurukshetra?\nThe victim's family alleges that a man named Sanjay set their house on fire at around 2:00 AM and then fled the scene.\n\n2. What happened before the fire was set?\nOn Tuesday evening at around 8:00 PM, Sanjay physically assaulted the woman, her husband, and her mother-in-law.\n\n3. How much loss did the family suffer in the fire?\nThe family suffered losses of around Rs 5 lakh. Items destroyed include a refrigerator, an AC, a washing machine, a cooler, a wardrobe, a double bed, a sofa, and a motorcycle.\n\n4. Were the family members safe?\nYes, neighbors spotted the fire in time and rescued the family and their children, so there were no casualties.\n\n5. What action did police take in this case?\nAccording to the family, police failed to act on previous harassment complaints and also did not respond after the assault was reported on Tuesday evening.\n\n6. Why did Sanjay allegedly set the house on fire?\nThe woman alleges that Sanjay wanted her to live with him and turned violent after she repeatedly refused his demands.\n\n7. Did TrendKia get any response from police?\nTrendKia attempted to get a statement from police officials regarding the incident, but they declined to speak.\n\n8. What is the family demanding now?\nThe family is demanding strict legal action against Sanjay and justice for everything they have been put through.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/haryana/kurukshetra-men-sanjay-ne-pahale-parivara-ko-pita-phira-rata-2-baje-ghara-men-la-1676",
  "category": "Haryana",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-19",
  "tags": [
    "Kurukshetra arson",
    "harassment of women",
    "police inaction",
    "Haryana crime",
    "house fire",
    "live-in dispute",
    "arson case",
    "demand for justice"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}