**Man Sets Himself on Fire in Telangana Police Station After Drunk-Driving Charge**
A man in Telangana’s Nalgonda district has critically injured himself by setting himself on fire inside a police station after being charged with drunk driving. The individual, identified as Ravilla Narasimha, was apprehended during a routine drunk-driving check while returning home after consuming alcohol. Following the incident, the Nalgonda 1-Town police registered a case against him under the appropriate legal provisions.
In a shocking turn of events, Narasimha, reportedly distressed by the police action, doused himself in petrol within the police station premises and ignited the flames, allegedly exclaiming, “Will you file a case against me?” as he did so. Police personnel quickly rushed to intervene, but a constable attempting to extinguish the fire sustained injuries in the process. Narasimha is currently in critical condition, and authorities have yet to release an official statement regarding the incident.
In a related incident, a young woman in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district also set herself on fire outside her boyfriend’s house, reportedly following a dispute over marriage. The woman, a constable at the Proddatur Road Transport Corporation (RTC) depot in Kadapa district, was in a relationship with a man from her village. Initial reports suggest that the man refused to marry her, prompting her to take this tragic action. Officials described her act as impulsive, as she poured petrol on herself and ignited the flames outside his residence.
These incidents highlight the severe emotional distress individuals may experience in response to personal crises, raising concerns about mental health support and intervention in such situations.
**FAQ**
**What led to the man setting himself on fire in the police station?**
The man, Ravilla Narasimha, set himself on fire in response to being charged with drunk driving, expressing distress over the police action against him.
