Police Say Delhi Man, 29, Set Himself Ablaze Over Debt Pressure, Now Stable

Overview

• The man was identified as Vishal Singh, 29, from a rented room in west Delhi’s Anand Parbat.
• Police were alerted at 9:50 pm Monday after he was brought to BLK Hospital with burns.
• Doctors said he poured petrol on himself and set it alight, and described his condition as stable.
• His wife and neighbours took him to BLK Hospital, and he was referred to Safdarjung Hospital for further treatment.
• In a statement recorded in doctors’ presence, Singh cited a Rs 3–4 lakh business loss, rent arrears, and pressure from two lenders to repay.