New Delhi: A 26-year-old man who set himself on fire near the new Parliament building on December 25 succumbed to his injuries on Friday while undergoing treatment at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital, officials said.
Incident Details:
The deceased, identified as Jitendra from Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, poured a flammable liquid, suspected to be petrol, on himself and set himself ablaze near the Parliament building. Security personnel deployed nearby quickly extinguished the fire and rushed him to RML Hospital for treatment.
Reason for the Suicide Attempt:
Preliminary investigations suggest that Jitendra was distressed due to disputes involving certain individuals in Baghpat. His family was reportedly entangled in two assault cases filed by another family, which had caused him significant frustration, police said.
Hospital Statement:
Suffering from 95% burn injuries, Jitendra passed away early on Friday at 2:23 a.m. His body was handed over to his family after a post-mortem examination, according to a police officer. READ THIS :Former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh Passed Away at 92
The tragic incident has left the family in deep shock, and further investigations are underway to gather more information about the circumstances that led to the act.
