Balaramapuram (Thiruvananthapuram): A man who tried to set himself ablaze in front of a woman’s house here has died. The deceased identified as Russelpuram native, 32-year-old Rajesh. The incident happened last Tuesday at 7 in the morning.
Rajesh, who was working as a porter in a beverage godown in Russelpuram, barged into the premises of the house of a woman who worked in his office. He jumped over the wall of the woman’s house located next to the sub-registrar office and set himself on fire.
The woman who tried to stop him also suffered severe burns. While undergoing the treatment, he had given a statement that the financial dealings between them led to the suicide. Rajesh died at around 7 on Friday. Hie is survived by Krishnapriya.
(Suicide is not a solution to any problem. Seek the help of a mental health expert if you are in distress. Toll-free helpline number- 1056)
Published: 31 Jul 2021, 10:39 am IST
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