Tragic Fire: Elderly Man's Desperate Act in Jhunjhunu

In Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, Sukhdevaram, a 75-year-old man, allegedly committed suicide by self-immolation. Setting his car on fire first, he then took his life in his home. Currently, his body is at the mortuary for a postmortem, as police continue their investigation into the incident.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Jaipur | Updated: 31-10-2024 15:28 IST | Created: 31-10-2024 15:28 IST
Tragic Fire: Elderly Man's Desperate Act in Jhunjhunu
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A tragic incident unfolded in the Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan, where an elderly man, identified as Sukhdevaram, reportedly took his own life by setting himself on fire. This heart-wrenching event occurred on Wednesday night in the village of Kaseru, located in Mukundgarh area, according to local police reports.

Sukhdevaram, aged 75, was living apart from his family at the time of the incident. Before taking the drastic step, he allegedly set his car ablaze. His actions have left the community in shock and prompted an official investigation by the authorities.

The police have transferred Sukhdevaram's body to the mortuary for a postmortem examination, seeking to uncover the motives behind this desperate act. As investigations continue, the incident raises grave concerns about mental health and support for the elderly living in isolation.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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