Overview
- The victim was identified as 55-year-old MD Manjegowda of Moodanahalli in KR Pet taluk, Mandya district.
- He allegedly poured petrol on himself at Cauvery Park opposite the district administration office and set himself on fire.
- Bystanders rushed him to the Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences before he was shifted to Victoria Hospital in Bengaluru with more than 60% burns.
- Doctors confirmed his death at the Bengaluru hospital, according to a senior police officer.
- Police say no formal complaint from the family has been received and they will initiate an investigation once one is filed.