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TNN | Aug 27, 2012, 04.02AM IST

CHINAGANJAM: Infuriated over his sister's extramarital relationship, a brother allegedly burnt her alive along with her young daughter and later set himself on fire. Police, however, suspect that it could have been a suicide pact. This incident took place at Adaviveedhipalem village in Chinaganjam mandal in Prakasam district on Sunday.

Ganji Subramanyam, 35, allegedly poured kerosene on the small tenement in the afternoon and set it on fire when sister Roja, 29, and his five-year-old niece Keerthana were inside.

Though they raised an alarm, the fire engulfed them. Soon after, the accused brother poured kerosene on himself and set himself ablaze. He also died on the spot. Sources said Subramanyam was upset with his sister for an illicit relationship she had with a youth in the village. "He threatened her of dire consequences if she did not mend her ways," locals said.

Both the brother and sister were living in the same house after Roja separated from her husband. Subramanyam was running a small hotel.

SI Rajesh said that they would probe all the aspects before coming to a conclusion. A case under Sec 174 of the IPC was booked.