Political activist attempts self-immolation in Ranchi
Ranchi:A mentally depressed political activist tried to set himself of fire in the presence of Food Processing
Minister Subodh Kant Sahay here on Sunday. Sahay was hosting a picnic party when
the immolation bid took place. Party workers quickly doused the fire, saving his
life. Sahay said the 55-year-old activist, identified as Diwakar, was mentally
depressed after his wife passed away. "His wife has expired few days back; two
of his daughters are sitting idle at home. This is mere depression that he took
such a major step; there is nothing to do with the party with the attempt. We
all are grieving," he added. Police are investigating the reason behind the immolation
bid.
