Self-Immolation Stunt: A Shocking Diwali Night Incident

On the evening of Diwali, a dramatic incident unfolded in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur district as a 45-year-old man, Shailendra, set himself on fire outside the Bahua police outpost. This shocking act followed the police's questioning of his son concerning a celebratory procession.

Additional Superintendent of Police M P Singh reported that Shailendra, known locally as Shailu and a resident of Rajnagar, poured petrol on himself and ignited it. Swift action by police and home guards prevented a tragic outcome, as they extinguished the flames and transported Shailendra to a medical facility where he was stabilized.

The incident, captured on social media, highlights the tensions between Shailu, described as a habitual offender, and law enforcement. His son, Lakshya Pratap Singh, was believed to be involved in the procession celebrating his recent release from jail. An investigation into the motives and circumstances surrounding the self-immolation is currently ongoing.