Faisalabad woman set on fire after 'failed rape bid'.

FAISALABAD -- A woman was allegedly set on fire by her tenant after she resisted his attempt to rape her, the local police said on Saturday.

As per details, the incident took place in Dajkot area of Faisalabad, where a man named Kashif, who is a tenant of the woman, tried to rape her after finding her alone in the home.

Upon resistance of the woman, Kashif allegedly set the woman on fire, said the neighbours in their statement to the police.

Acting on the preliminary investigation, the police arrested Kashif, the alleged rapist and started further investigation into the matter.

Meanwhile, the woman has been moved to Allied Hospital in critical condition due to her burn...

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