UP Man Dies After Self-Immolation Near Parliament Over Harassment Allegations
Jitendra Kumar, 26, cited police cases and alleged harassment by villagers as reasons for his extreme step, prompting investigations into caste-based discrimination and police inaction.
- Jitendra Kumar, a 26-year-old from Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, succumbed to injuries after setting himself on fire near Parliament in Delhi on Wednesday.
- Kumar reportedly took this step due to pressure from three police cases filed against him and alleged harassment by four villagers over the past three years.
- His family claims the cases were false and motivated by caste-based discrimination, accusing the police of siding with the upper-caste complainants.
- The victim left a note alleging improper investigations by the police, and his father has filed a complaint naming the individuals who allegedly harassed their family.
- Authorities in both Delhi and Uttar Pradesh are investigating the allegations, including claims of casteist slurs and threats of violence against Kumar's family.
Hindustan Times 
