Man tries to immolate himself in Gangolli

Udupi, Sep 17: A person who tried to immolate himself was rescued and shifted to hospital. Two people who tried to rescue him too sustained burnt injuries in the process.

The incident took place at Kharvikeri at Gangolli in Udupi district.

According to sources devotees had gathered at Mahamayi Mahasathi Temple of Kharvikeri on Thursday when Raghavendra Kharvi, a local resident who came there suddenly poured petrol on himself.

Laxman Kharvi and Janardhan Kharvi who saw the fire immediately rushed to rescue Raghavendra. In the process, they too sustained burnt injuries.

Activist Ibrahim shifted the injured to the hospital.

Raghavendra was immediately shifted to a hospital in Udupi for treatment.
The reason for Raghavendra’s act is not yet known. A case is registered at Gangolli police station.