Two major incidents of violence in South Asia on Monday, the alleged burning alive of a former prime minister&rsquo;s wife and the torching of a national parliament building have sparked shockwaves and raised concerns over political and social instability in the region.
In the first case, local authorities confirmed that the wife of a former prime minister died after being set on fire in a suspected case of domestic violence. Despite efforts to rush her for medical treatment, she succumbed to her injuries. Police said an investigation is underway, and possible arrests are expected soon. Rights activists have condemned the killing, calling it a brutal reminder of the growing menace of gender-based violence.
Meanwhile, in a separate development, violent protests escalated outside a national parliament, with demonstrators breaching security and setting parts of the building ablaze. Security forces moved in to control the situation, but not before extensive damage was caused to the premises. Lawmakers were safely evacuated, and officials later confirmed that no casualties were reported inside the parliament complex.
Visuals of the burning building quickly went viral on social media, drawing global attention to the worsening unrest. Political analysts said the attack highlights rising public anger and the fragile state of governance in the country.
Both incidents have drawn condemnation from civil society groups, with calls for accountability in the former PM&rsquo;s wife&rsquo;s killing and urgent steps to restore order following the parliament arson. Observers noted that the twin crises reflect the deepening challenges of domestic security, political stability, and human rights in the region.

Former PM’s wife killed, parliament torched

Twin shocks as ex-PM’s wife burnt alive and protesters set parliament on fire

Former PM’s wife killed, parliament torched

Twin shocks as ex-PM’s wife burnt alive and protesters set parliament on fire

September 10, 2025 | 01:12 IST