Stalked and sexually harassed, girl sets herself ablaze, dies

Police said the boy, who has been arrested, also allegedly used to sexually harass her by sending SMS-es.u00a0

The girl, a second year student at an Arts and Science college at Gobichettipalayam, allegedly set herself ablaze on Saturday last.

She succumbed to burns in hospital today, police said.

The boy reportedly used to frequently profess his love for her, sources said, adding, a case has been registered. u00a0