Kavita Chavan, a resident of Solapur tried to immolate outside Vidhan Bhavan, Nagpur on Friday, protesting derogatory remarks relating to prominent personalities including Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
The police personnel posted outside the Vidhan Bhavan overpowered her, when she poured petrol on her person. The self-immolation attempt was aborted as police arrested her. She started questioning the police about derogatory remarks against Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and other iconic leaders. Shge also raised slogans of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Ki Jai.
She was taken to Sitabuldi Police Station. Police have lodged offence and are investigating her possible linkage with any political party.
