A woman, in her late 30’s, allegedly tried to end her life by setting herself ablaze using kerosene in Sagarpur area of southwest Delhi on Friday morning. Police said that she has sustained 90-95 per cent burn injuries and is currently unfit for statement.
According to Ingit Pratap Singh, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Southwest district, the incident took place in Buddha Jayanti Park and she was rushed to Deen Dayal Upadhyay hospital by some of the morning walkers who found her engulfed in flames.
“They managed to douse the fire and informed the police. During enquiry, a witness told police that the woman was seen carrying kerosene cane in her hands just before the incident.
“The kerosene cane was also lying on the spot,” said the DCP.
“It appears that the woman tried to commit suicide. However, further enquiry is underway to ascertain the reason for the incident,” he said.