Disturbing Video: Frustrated In Relationship, 24-Year-Old Youth Sets Himself On Fire Outside Girlfriend’s House In Gwalior
Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh): A 24-year-old youth set himself on fire outside his girlfriend's house due to the ongoing issues going on between them in Gwalior on Saturday.
He poured petrol on himself and set himself on fire.
The whole act was recorded in a video, which is now circulating widely on social media.
Check out the video below :
In the recorded footage, the youth can be seen completely engulfed in flames, with fire spreading around the surroundings as well. He is seen standing outside his girlfriend's house.
Neighbours can also be seen gathering outside their homes in shock and panic.
According to information, the youth named Ajay Kushwaha set himself on fire outside his girlfriend’s house in Patiya Wale Baba locality near Sikandar Kampoo, late on Saturday night around 12:30 AM.
He was upset due to problems in their relationship.
Ajay suffered over 75% burns and is in critical condition. He was admitted to the burn ward of Jayarogya Hospital, where he is being treated.
According to police, Ajay had been in a relationship with a girl from the same area. Recently, they were having frequent arguments. On Saturday night, he reached her house, poured petrol on himself, and set himself on fire.
Before people could put out the flames, he had already received severe burns. Locals informed the Madhavganj police station, and officers quickly reached the spot.
Station in-charge Prashant Sharma said that they received information about the incident late at night. The police found the man in serious condition and immediately sent him to the hospital by ambulance.
Initial investigation shows that he was mentally disturbed due to the issues in his relationship, which led him to take this extreme step.
Police are questioning people from the area, and further action will be taken based on the facts that come out.
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