A 30-year-old man, identified as Mordhwaj, attempted self-immolation inside the Dhanari police station in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday evening. He sustained burns covering 25-30% of his body, from his face to his feet.
Incident Details
The incident occurred after Mordhwaj's brother, Lakhpat Singh, was detained by police along with another man following a clash during a tonsure ceremony in Bagder village on Wednesday.
On Thursday evening, Mordhwaj arrived at the police station and argued with officers, insisting on his brother's innocence. When he realized that the police were booking the men for breach of peace, he poured petrol on himself and set himself alight.
Police Response
Police personnel immediately used blankets to extinguish the flames and rushed Mordhwaj to a community health centre in Bahjoi. He was later transferred to Sambhal for specialized medical care.
CO Bahjoi Stuti Singh and SP Krishna Kumar Bishnoi visited the hospital to assess the situation. SP Bishnoi stated, “The man feared that a case would be registered against his brother despite daylong efforts by both sides to reach a settlement. The matter is being looked into.”
Background
The clash at the tonsure ceremony had led to the detention of Lakhpat Singh and another individual. Mordhwaj's drastic action highlights the tension surrounding the case.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to the self-immolation attempt.
