“A police team reached the spot immediately and rushed them to Bichoon CHC. Both had suffered around 60–70% burns and were later sent to the SMS Hospital,” he said.

Mokhampura Police Station in-charge Suresh Gurjar said the couple, residents of the same village, had been in a relationship for a long time and frequently met at a farm. The girl’s family had been suspicious and was trying to catch them.

“On Friday night, the girl went to meet the boy at the farm. Her family followed her, caught them together, and in a fit of rage, doused them with petrol and set them on fire. The family fled immediately,” Gurjar said.

Hearing the screams, villagers rushed to the spot and managed to extinguish the flames, but both had already suffered extensive burns.

Police said the investigation is underway and efforts are on to trace the accused family members. The condition of the couple remains critical at SMS Hospital.