A man attempted self-immolation in front of the Tirunelveli District Collectorate on Monday, condemning the police “inaction” on his complaint pertaining to a property dispute even as a case is pending before the court.
The victim, who was identified as Sankarasubbu, 35, of Moontradaippu, came to the Collectorate and set himself ablaze near the main entrance. Police personnel posted here acted swiftly to pour water on the man and then rushed him to the Government Tirunelveli Medical College Hospital for treatment. Doctors attending Sankarasubbu said he had suffered 70% burns.
Sub-Inspector of Police Abdul Hameed, who tried to douse the flame to save the victim, also sustained burns on his hands.
