Man attempts self-immolation outside Tis Hazari Court

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : May 22 2014 | 4:57 PM IST
A 25-year-old man allegedly tried to immolate himself outside Tis Hazari Court this morning and his condition is stated to be critical.
The man, Sandeep, a resident of Babarpur area, was apparently upset over his relationship with a girl following which he took the extreme step and set himself on fire outside gate number one of Tis Hazari Court around 11 AM, police said.
"When Sandeep reached near Gate Number 1 of Tis Hazari Court, he suddenly poured inflammable liquid on his body and set himself on fire. Seeing this, passersby tried to rescue him and informed the police," a senior police officer said.
A police team immediately rushed Sandeep to Aruna Asaf Ali hospital from where he was referred to LNJP hospital.
"Sandeep has sustained 90 per cent burn injuries on his body and his condition is critical. As per preliminary investigation, he took the step over some girl, but police is yet to establish the exact reason," the officer said.
His family members are also being questioned in this regard and further investigation is on, he added.
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First Published: May 22 2014 | 4:57 PM IST

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