Bhubaneswar: In a barbaric incident, a woman was burnt to death by none other than her husband at Koilipala village under the Mahuladiha police station in Mayurbhanj district early this morning.

The deceased was identified as Lija Naik. Lija died while undergoing treatment at the Anandpur hospital in a critical condition, according to reports.

Accused husband Prafulla Naik has fled from the village after committing the crime. Police have reached the village and started investigations