Lucknow, 26 April: A middle-aged man attempted self-immolation at a roundabout near the residence of Chief Minister Yogi Aditynath here on Wednesday, police said.
Confirming the incident, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) of Hazratganj area Arvind Kumar Verma said, “One Anand Mishra, a resident of Unnao, poured some flammable liquid over himself before lighting it up in the afternoon in Gautam Palli area. He was held and taken to hospital where he is admitted with burn injuries,” he added.
As per hospital sources, Mishra has sustained minor burn injuries on his arms, back and neck and is in stable condition.
According to police, Mishra, who was charged with threatening to assassinate a BJP MLA in Unnao last week, has claimed that he is being harassed by police over the incident. “The allegations made by Mishra have been forwarded to Unnao police for further action,” stated the ACP.
