A Zimbabwean man is currently in police net after he poured petrol on his girlfriend and set her on fire over alleged infidelity.

Shepherd Muringani(Pictured ) who was arrested yesterday night, was said to have ensued in a verbal dispute with his girlfriend, Priscilla Munyanyi whom he accused of cheating on him, dating other men and going out to beer parlours against his wish.

During the heated argument, Shepherd brought petrol and allegedly poured it on his girlfriend before setting her on fire.

Priscilla Munyanyi is battling for her life at Gweru Provincial Hospital Where she is admitted.

According to Zim News, Muringani is married to a woman from the same neighborhood with his girlfriend, whom he has been living with for almost three years.