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.