Berhampur: A woman was allegedly burnt alive in a locked room at her residence in Berhampur today, prompting police to launch a detailed investigation.

The deceased has been identified as Namita Rath, wife of a retired police personnel. According to her family members, the incident occurred while they were away from the house, located in Lane-5 of Nilanchal Nagar.

Upon returning, the family found Namita severely burnt inside the locked house. She was immediately rushed to MKCG Medical College and Hospital, where doctors declared her dead on arrival.

Police have registered a case and begun an investigation, examining all possible angles to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.