MAN ATTEMPTS SELF-IMMOLATION OUTSIDE OFFICE OF BARABANKI D.M. IN UTTAR PRADESH

BARABANKI (Uttar Pradesh), Jan. 24, 2024 (TBINN)

A man attempted self-immolation outside the office of district magistrate in Barabanki, allegedly over delay in payment of money under a government housing scheme, officials said.

Zubair, a resident of Deeh Ashokpur under Ramnagar Police Station, tried setting himself on fire after his meeting with District Magistrate Satayendra Kumar today, they added.

Zubair met the D.M. regarding clearance of the second installment for construction of his house under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, officials clarified.