Farmer tries to self-immolate over Andhra govt's three capital proposal

Last Updated: Dec 26 2019 | 9:06 PM IST

Amaravati (AP), Dec 26 (ANI): A farmer Ramesh Kumar tried to self immolate by pouring petrol on himself on December 26. He carried out the stunt during protest against the three capital proposal by Andhra Pradesh state government. Police stopped and rescued him. A large number of farmers are protesting against the proposal by Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy alleging that it will impact their lives.

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