Man sets self on fire outside police stn over land dispute

  • | Thursday | 26th October, 2023

Lucknow: Upset over a land dispute, a 35-year-old man, Ram Bujharath immolated himself in front of a police station in Balrampur district after sprinkling petrol on himself on Tuesday. He was rushed to the hospital, from where he was referred to KGMUs trauma centre in Lucknow.His condition was stated to be serious. District magistrate Arvind Kumar Singh said that a magisterial probe has been ordered into the matter.Superintendent of police, Balrampur, Keshav Kumar said that a lekhpal and revenue team is probing the case pertaining to land number 237 in Gaidas Bujurg police station.Police said around 10.30 pm, Ram reached the police station and before anybody could stop him, he immolated himself. He was taken to the hospital, from where he was referred to KGMUs trauma centre in Lucknow for better treatment. His condition was stated to be serious, said Kumar.Kumar said that the victim had given a written complaint to the Gaidas Bujurg police station about a dispute of his land number 237 on October 23. We had already formed a team comprising a lekhpal, ADM and a police officer for a probe, said Kumar.We also published the following articles recentlyMan immolates himself in UPs Rae Bareli to frame neighbour, diesA man in Rae Bareli died from burns after attempting to set himself on fire to frame his neighbor for a crime. The man intended to only burn his feet and be saved by locals, but the plan went wrong and he suffered severe burns. The incident was triggered by a dispute between the mans wife and the neighbor, who advised the wife to seek help from her parents.Jailer actor Vinayakan arrested for creating a ruckus at police stationActor Vinayakan was arrested for causing a disturbance at a police station in Kochi. He had been summoned by the police after a dispute with his wife. Vinayakan was taken to a nearby hospital for a medical examination before being released on bail. The actor claimed to be unaware of the reason for his arrest and stated that he had come to file a complaint. Police officials stated that he was arrested for creating a ruckus while intoxicated.Indias first all-woman police station celebrates 50 yearsThe first womens police station in India was inaugurated by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in Kozhikode 50 years ago. It is claimed to be the first womens police station in Asia and possibly the world. The station was established to provide women with a safe and accessible place to file complaints, especially in cases related to family issues and domestic violence. The station has evolved over the years, with female officers now wearing khaki uniforms. The golden jubilee celebrations of the police station are currently taking place, including various activities and events to promote womens empowerment.

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