Kolkata: A 24-year-old youth from Jamuria in West Burdwan committed suicide by setting himself ablaze.
The incident took place on early Monday morning in the Jamuria bazaar area. The victim has been identified as Muhammad Golu. It was learnt that the family members had found out that the victim set himself ablaze inside his room. When his family members tried to save him, the victim ran out of the room. Some locals saw the victim running around on the street engulfed in flames.
Locals managed to douse the flames with the help of a blanket and later rushed him to a nearby Jamuria Akhalpur Health Centre. The victim was later shifted to Asansol District Hospital as his condition deteriorated. He succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
After being informed police reached the spot and started a probe. They are investigating if the victim had actually committed suicide by setting himself on fire or there was any foul play behind his death. The body has been sent for autopsy. The investigating officers are also probing if the victim was involved in any family altercation or had any love relationship. His mobile phone is being examined in this connection.