A 50-year-old man suffered serious burn injuries after setting himself on fire near the gate of Laksar Kotwali in Roorkee late at night. Police personnel quickly used a blanket to put out the flames and took him to a hospital.

The injured man was identified as Narayan, a resident of Mundakhera Khurd in Haridwar district. The incident followed an unresolved land dispute with his relatives, according to the available account.

Dispute followed an unsuccessful settlement effort

Narayan had earlier approached Khanpur police station with a complaint linked to the dispute. His family alleged that the complaint was not heard by the police administration. This allegation has been attributed to his relatives and does not establish the outcome of any official inquiry.

A panchayat was held in Govardhanpur on Tuesday in an effort to settle the matter between the 2 sides. The discussions did not produce an agreement. After the meeting failed to resolve the dispute, Narayan went to Laksar Kotwali carrying oil.

According to eyewitnesses, he poured the oil over himself near the police station gate and set it alight with a match. The flames caused panic at the entrance, prompting police personnel present there to rush towards him.

Police take injured man to hospital

The police team covered Narayan with a blanket and extinguished the fire. He was then taken to CHC Laksar, where he received initial medical treatment.

Doctor Nalid Aswal said the patient’s condition was serious and that he needed advanced care. Narayan was therefore referred to AIIMS Rishikesh for further treatment.

The available information does not state his subsequent medical condition. It also does not record any confirmed action in the underlying land dispute or the status of the complaint allegedly submitted at Khanpur police station.

What is known about the incident

  • Narayan is 50 years old and lives in Mundakhera Khurd.
  • The reported dispute concerns land and involves his relatives.
  • A settlement meeting took place in Govardhanpur on Tuesday but did not resolve the matter.
  • The fire was extinguished by police personnel using a blanket.
  • Narayan was taken from CHC Laksar to AIIMS Rishikesh after doctors assessed his condition as serious.

Conclusion

Narayan suffered serious burns near Laksar Kotwali after an unresolved land dispute and failed settlement effort. Police took him for medical care, and he was referred to AIIMS Rishikesh for further treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where did the incident take place?

The incident took place near the gate of Laksar Kotwali in Roorkee, Haridwar district.

Q. Who was injured?

The injured man was identified as 50-year-old Narayan from Mundakhera Khurd.

Q. What was linked to the incident?

The incident was linked to a land dispute between Narayan and his relatives.

Q. What happened before Narayan reached the police station?

He had approached Khanpur police station earlier, and a panchayat was held in Govardhanpur on Tuesday. The panchayat did not resolve the dispute.

Q. Where was Narayan taken for treatment?

Police first took him to CHC Laksar. Doctors later referred him to AIIMS Rishikesh because of his serious condition.

Q. How did police extinguish the fire?

Police personnel used a blanket to put out the flames near the police station gate.