Man Sets Himself On Fire At Tehsil Office In Nuapada

Nuapada: A man suffered severe burn injuries after he attempted self-immolation in front of a tehsil office in Nuapada district on Thursday.

According to reports, the victim identified as Jagdish Chauhan of Kalyanpur village within Sadar police limits of Nuapada attempted self-immolation over a land dispute issue.

Meanwhile, Chauhan has been shifted to VIMSAR, Burla in critical condition.

The incident took place outside Nuapada tehsil office in the afternoon. Chauhan was distressed over a pending land-related case and was alleging inaction by the revenue authorities.

He came to the tehsil office and reportedly had an argument with the authorities after which he attempted self-immolation by pouring petrol and setting himself on fire.

While he was immediately shifted to the district headquarters hospital, doctors referred him to VIMSAR Burla as his condition deteriorated.