India, Sept. 11 -- Berhampur: Amid rising cases of self-immolation across the State, another youth is battling for life after he reportedy set himself on fire in Berhampur in Odisha's Ganjam district. The victim, Suraj Sahu, suffered 80 per cent (pc) burn injuries and is critical.
As per reports, Suraj, a resident of Berhampur, poured petrol over himself and set himself ablaze at Methu Chhak which comes under Bada Bazar police limits in Berhampur. Police acted swiftly and rescued him but Suraj had sustained serious burn injuries by then. He was first taken to the special burn ward at MKCG Medical College and Hospital but was later shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital when his condition deteriorated.
Berhampur SP and other senior ...