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A shocking incident came to light outside the Parliament House in Delhi on Wednesday, when a man tried to commit suicide in front of the new Parliament House. The police present on the spot took immediate action, extinguished the fire and took him to the hospital. Police said the incident took place near Rail Bhawan intersection, where a man from Baghpat in Uttar Pradesh set himself on fire. The injured person has been admitted to RML Hospital in critical condition.
How did the incident happen?
According to CNN-News18 report, the person who committed suicide has been identified as Jitendra, a resident of Baghpat district of Uttar Pradesh.
- Event Details:
- Jitendra set himself on fire using inflammable substance like petrol in the park in front of Parliament House.
- Surrounded by flames, he moved towards the main gate.
- The person has suffered 90 percent burns and his condition is said to be ‘very critical’.
Police started investigation
Delhi Police immediately surrounded the area and started investigation. Police have started examining the CCTV footage of Rail Bhawan and Parliament area to find out the possible reasons for the incident.
Police statement:
Delhi Police said:
“A man hailing from Baghpat in Uttar Pradesh set himself on fire at Rail Bhawan intersection. The local police and railway police with the help of citizens extinguished the fire and immediately took the injured person to the hospital. Preliminary investigation suggests that the case may be related to personal enmity. “Further investigation is underway.”
Possible causes and aspects of investigation
- Case of mutual enmity:
According to the police, personal enmity or rivalry could be behind this incident. - Checking CCTV footage:
The footage of CCTV cameras installed around Railway Building and Parliament House is being scrutinized. - Evidence present at the scene:
Forensic investigation of the inflammable substance and other evidence used for self-immolation is being done.
local administration action
After the incident, senior police officers reached the spot and the entire area was cordoned off. Also, security arrangements have been further tightened. The police is investigating from every possible angle, so that the real reason behind this incident of self-immolation can be found out.
Delhi: A young man tried to commit suicide by pouring petrol on himself in front of the new Parliament building. Police arrived at the scene. The injured individual has been taken to RML Hospital, where his treatment is ongoing pic.twitter.com/SFglJPg6Pc
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Jitendra’s condition is serious
According to doctors at RML Hospital, Jitendra has suffered 90 percent burns, and his condition remains extremely critical. The team of doctors is trying to save his life.