Bhadohi, Oct. 1 -- A rape victim, allegedly upset over the accused's release on bail, attempted to immolate herself in front of the district court in Bhadohi district, Uttar Pradesh, a senior police officer said today.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhimanyu Manglik said the woman's life was saved due to the prompt action of the police.
He said that the woman, riding a tempo in the Gyanpur police station area, attempted suicide yesterday by pouring an inflammable substance on herself in front of the district headquarters court.
"Police deployed on court security duty acted promptly, took her under their protection, and admitted her to the district hospital. Doctors declared her out of danger and discharged her," he said.
The SP added th...