Youth commits suicide by setting himself ablaze in Kishangarh

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Mar 09 2017 | 4:48 AM IST
A 21-year-old man today committed suicide allegedly by setting himself ablaze in his house in south Delhi's Kishangarh area, police said.
It is suspected that the youth took the extreme step as he was depressed due to a failed love affair, they said.
A PCR call was received today at around 10.30 AM about a fire in Vasant apartment located in Kishangarh area. A fire tender and police rushed to the spot.
"By the time police team reached, it was found that the family members of the youth, with the help of neighbours, had broken the door. Rohit was found partially burnt, and was rushed to a hospital," said a senior police officer.
The youth received around 50 per cent burn injuries and was taken to Safdarjung Hospital where he was declared brought dead, the officer added.
Rohit had a grocery shop in the locality and had returned this morning from his native place Begusarai in Bihar.
"He arrived in the morning and went to his room to take some rest. Later, we saw smoke coming out from his room and we immediately broke open the door with the help of neighbours. Rohit was found burnt and unconscious," his elder brother Rajesh said.
Police said a probe is on.

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First Published: Mar 09 2017 | 4:48 AM IST

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