Pratapgarh, Dec. 29 -- : A 23-year-old youth allegedly attempted self-immolation in front of his girlfriend's house in Pratapgarh district on Monday following a dispute related to their relationship, police said.
The incident took place in Avsanganj Bazaar under the Sangrampur police station area. The youth, identified as Suraj Patwa, a resident, reportedly became upset after an argument with his girlfriend on Sunday evening allegedly poured petrol on himself and set himself on fire outside her house on Monday causing panic in the area.
Suraj sustained serious burn injuries and was initially taken to a nearby Community Health Centre. Due to his critical condition, doctors referred him to SRN Hospital in Prayagraj for advanced treatment.
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