The New Indian Express ·
Man attempts suicide inside police station in Telangana
MEDAK : A man attempted suicide inside the Ramayampet Police Station on Monday, reportedly distressed over an ongoing dispute involving a young woman who had accused him of harassing her.
Durgaprasad, alias Sonu, a local painter, allegedly brought petrol to the police station, poured it over himself and set himself on fire. Police staff immediately tried to put out the flames, during which a head constable was reportedly injured.
Durgaprasad suffered burns over around 90% of his body. He was initially taken to a private hospital in Ramayampet and later shifted to Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad as his condition deteriorated.