Harassed by lenders, man immolates self

Rajkot | Friday | 14th July, 2017

Summary:

Rajkot: Harassed by a money lender a man in Bhadiyad village of Morbi taluka attempted self-immolation on Wednesday night. However, when his attempts proved unyielding, Patel sent eight to 10 persons at Bhoya's house to collect the payment. This gang of people threatened Bhoya with dire consequences if he did not pay the amount. Fearing for himself and his family, Bhoya doused himself with kerosene and set himself ablaze," said an official from Rajkot Civil Hospital Chowky which informed Morbi police about the development. "Patel was pressurizing Bhoya to cough up the amount..