self-immolation
Man Attempts Self-Immolation Outside Bombay High Court Following Legal Dispute
Dec 16, 2025 02:55 am CST
A man sustained 50% burn injuries after attempting suicide by self-immolation outside the Bombay High Court following a dispute with a lawyer who allegedly took Rs 80,000 but failed to file his case. Police and bystanders quickly intervened, and Azad Maidan Police are investigating the incident.
Auto Driver Sets Himself Ablaze During Police Drink-Driving Check in Karnataka
Nov 23, 2025 01:16 pm CST
A 38-year-old auto driver suffered 70% burns after setting himself on fire during a routine drink-driving police check in Karnataka's Chitradurga. The incident occurred when Thippeswamy refused a breath test and became confrontational with officers who had seized his vehicle. He remains in critical condition and faces legal charges for attempted suicide and obstructing public servants.
Jammu and Kashmir Dry Fruit Seller Succumbs to Self-Immolation Following Terror Probe Questioning
Nov 17, 2025 06:21 pm CST
A dry fruit vendor from Qazigund, Jammu and Kashmir, has died after setting himself ablaze following police questioning related to a white collar terror module investigation. Bilal Ahmad Wani, who was released from custody while his son remained detained, was a neighbor of key terror suspect Dr. Adeel Rather. Authorities have not yet issued an official statement regarding the circumstances of the incident.
Tragic Death of Karnataka Farmer: Self-Immolation Over Unresolved Forest Land Dispute
Nov 05, 2025 05:00 pm CST
A Karnataka farmer named Manjegowda tragically died after setting himself on fire outside the Mandya District Administration Office due to an unresolved land dispute with the forest department. Despite submitting an application on October 18 about bank loans and alleged harassment, government inaction reportedly drove him to this extreme step. The Mandya deputy commissioner has ordered an investigation, while Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has requested a report on the incident.
Woman Suffers Severe Burns After Self-Immolation Following Domestic Dispute in Uttar Pradesh
Oct 23, 2025 12:36 am CST
A 30-year-old woman from Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh, set herself on fire after a quarrel with her husband who allegedly refused to let her visit her parental home. She sustained critical burn injuries and was transferred to Jhansi Medical College as her condition deteriorated. Police are investigating the incident though no formal complaint has been filed yet.