Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 18 (ANI): A 46-year-old auto driver from Hyderabad, who was seeking a double bedroom flat that is being provided by the Telangana Government, tried to self-immolate in front of Pragati Bhawan on Friday.

Speaking to ANI, M. Tirupatanna, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Panjagutta division, said, "Chander, a 46-year-old auto driver tried to die by self-immolation. He was seeking a double bedroom flat which is being provided by the Telangana Government. He tried to die by suicide as he was not given a double bedroom flat."

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As soon as the auto driver tried to self immolate, the police were informed following which they rushed and stopped him from the act. Chander was taken into custody. (ANI)

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