Tragedy Unfolds: Man Dies After Self-Immolation Near Rail Bhawan

A man named Jitendra from Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, died after setting himself on fire near Delhi's Rail Bhawan. Despite efforts from police and civilians to douse the flames and rush him to the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 27-12-2024 11:25 IST | Created: 27-12-2024 11:25 IST
Tragedy Unfolds: Man Dies After Self-Immolation Near Rail Bhawan
Police team inspects the spot where a man made suicide attempt (Photo/ANI). Image Credit: ANI
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A man who self-immolated outside Delhi's Rail Bhawan succumbed to his injuries, police have confirmed. Identified as Jitendra and hailing from Baghpat in Uttar Pradesh, his drastic action shocked onlookers and authorities.

On Wednesday afternoon, local police, railway police, along with civilians, quickly extinguished the flames enveloping Jitendra. He was immediately transported to the hospital.

Authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to this tragic incident, raising questions about the factors that might have driven Jitendra to such an extreme measure.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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