Man sets self on fire over fin row in Jaisalmer, suffers 50% burns
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Jaisalmer: A 20-year-old man from Jodhpur, Prakash Mali, suffered 50% burns late Tuesday night after allegedly setting himself on fire over a
financial dispute
in Achalvanshi Colony,
Jaisalmer
. Initially admitted to Jawahir Hospital, Mali was later referred to Jodhpur for advanced treatment. Chandraprakash, who tried to save Mali, sustained burns to his hands during the rescue.
According to police, the incident stemmed from a
monetary dispute
with Hitesh Prajapat, 28, a Flipkart manager. Mali alleged that Prajapat seized his mobile phone after he failed to repay borrowed money. Despite lodging a police complaint, Mali was allegedly asked to return during the day. When he failed to recover the phone, he doused himself in petrol and set himself on fire.
Chandraprakash, Prajapat's brother, said, Mali arrived at their house and argued with Hitesh. After moving away from the residence, Mali reportedly immolated himself. The brothers extinguished the flames with soil and rushed him to hospital.
Mali, a resident of Badabagh, worked as a Flipkart delivery agent, earning Rs 13 per parcel. Hitesh Prajapat claimed that Mali had collected Rs 4,500 from customers but failed to deposit it with the company, eventually quitting his job and ignoring follow-up calls.
On Tuesday, Mali's brother allegedly advised Prajapat to seize his phone if he failed to repay the amount. Kotwali station in-charge Premdan Ratnu, currently on leave, said, an investigation is underway.
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