The husband of a Dalit village head was allegedly set ablaze by miscreants due to political rivalry. He was found in flames on the outskirts of Bandoiya village, late on Thursday night and the local people informed the police. He was taken to the hospital but succumbed to burn injuries on Friday.

The deceased has been identified as Arjun, 50. The body has been sent for post mortem and additional forces deployed in the village in view of the prevailing tension.