Delhi Shocker: Man Sets Himself Ablaze in Jahangirpuri, Dies; Wife and Mother-in-Law Detained
A 26-year-old man died after allegedly setting himself on fire outside his wife’s residence in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri area, police said on Tuesday. The incident occurred late Monday night following an alleged dispute linked to ongoing marital issues. Authorities have detained the man’s wife and mother-in-law for questioning as part of the investigation.
New Delhi, May 19: A man died after allegedly setting himself on fire outside his wife's residence in Jahangirpuri, police said. The police have taken the mother-daughter duo into custody and have commenced their interrogation. On May 18, a PCR call regarding a fire incident was received at PS Mahendra Park from A-1649-1650, Jahangirpuri, Delhi. Police staff, along with the SHO, reached the spot and found one person, namely Deepansh Chaudhary, in a burnt condition. He was shifted to BJRM Hospital, where he was declared dead during treatment, police said.
Police said in the inquiry it has been revealed that the deceased and his wife were having matrimonial disputes, and a complaint was earlier made at the CAW Cell. Delhi Shocker: Woman Gang-Raped in Moving Bus in Nangloi; 2 Arrested and Vehicle Seized.
On the day of the incident, after an altercation, the deceased allegedly threatened to commit suicide and later set himself on fire outside his wife's residence, cops said. Further inquiry is in progress. Legal action will be taken accordingly, police added.
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