Furious with his 16-year-old daughter spending too much time on the phone, a man allegedly poured kerosene on her and set her ablaze in Virar on Monday. The girl, Shaista Ansari, was brought to KEM hospital, where her condition is said to be critical.

Based on the girl's statement, the Virar police have arrested the father, Mohammed Murtuza Ansari, 45, on charges of attempt to murder. He has been remanded in police custody by the court.