A 36-year-old man died from severe burns after his younger sister allegedly poured boiling water on him during a domestic dispute.
A 36-year-old man in Mazabuka District has died following an incident where his 15-year-old sister allegedly poured hot water on him. The victim sustained severe burns and was admitted to Mazabuka General Hospital on October 11, 2026. He remained hospitalized until October 17, 2026, when he was pronounced dead by a medical officer.
According to Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo, the altercation began when the deceased, reportedly in a drunken state, arrived home and insulted his sister and attempted to assault their mother. The juvenile suspect, who was preparing to cook, allegedly reacted by pouring boiling water from a brazier onto her brother.
Police were informed of the circumstances surrounding the death after the incident. The 15-year-old suspect has been detained by police. The body is currently at Mazabuka General Hospital mortuary, awaiting a postmortem examination to confirm the exact cause of death.
Why it mattersA 36-year-old man died from injuries sustained in a domestic dispute.
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