Mathura: A couple attempted self-immolation outside a police station in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura district on Wednesday, allegedly due to police inaction over a complaint they had filed against a local muscleman.
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A video of the incident, presumably shot by their son who can be heard crying in the background, was shared widely on social media.
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The video shows the man and woman setting themselves afire and a cop rushing to douse the flames with a blanket. Soon after, another policeman rushes in with a blanket. The two were taken to a hospital in a critical state.
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The man has been identified as Jugendra. He and his wife had reportedly visited the police station several times to seek action over their complaint against a person named Satyapal. The couple had alleged in their complaint that Satyapal had been harassing them.
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The couple had alleged that the police were not taking any action on their complaint as Inspector Deepak Nagar was friends with Satyapal.
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Taking cognisance of the incident, Additional Director General (ADG) Ajay Anand has issued suspension orders of the accused police inspector Nagar who already has several complaints against him.
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Orders have also been issued for investigation of the incident by the Superintendent of Police, Mathura.
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Uttar Pradesh Minister Shrikant Sharma has also assured investigation and strict action against the culprits.
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