A shocking incident was reported on Friday near the Gandhi Sagar area in Nagpur, where a young man allegedly attempted to set himself on fire by pouring petrol on himself.
According to eyewitnesses, panic spread in the area as the man ignited himself. However, local residents and bystanders displayed remarkable courage and presence of mind by immediately rushing to his aid and extinguishing the flames, preventing a major tragedy.
Following the incident, police personnel and officials from concerned departments reached the spot and initiated an inquiry. The injured man was promptly shifted to a hospital for medical treatment.
The motive behind the extreme step is yet to be ascertained, and police are investigating the circumstances that led to the incident. Further details are awaited.
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