Burned alive for wanting a different life: Death penalty for Indian man over skin colour
A Phoenix News report confirms the death penalty for an Indian man, Rajesh Narayan Mishra, for killing his wife by setting her ablaze over resentment about her darker skin tone. The Phoenix News team spoke to several sources to understand the cultural implications of colorism in India and the legal proceedings of this case. The article has gone viral on social media, sparking debates about women's rights and domestic abuse in the region.
