Man remanded to 15 days custody for self-immolation attempt

A man, who attempted to set himself afire at the district police office here was remanded to 15 days custody today, police said.
The man, identified as Kumar, poured kerosene on himself and his minor son on Saturday last and attempted to light a matchstick in a bid to immolate, they added.
The man did this as a jeweller had reportedly not returned Rs 10 lakh he had borrowed some months ago despite several reminders.
However, police personnel overpowered the Kumar and admitted him to the government hospital here.
A case under IPC Section 309 (attempting to commit suicide) was registered against him and he was remanded to 15 days custody, police said adding the instigation angle behind the attempt was also under probe.

On October 23, a couple had set themselves and their two kids on fire at the Tirunelveli collectorate complex over alleged harassment by a money-lender and police.