Salem: A goods vehicle driver in Salem attempted suicide by setting himself on fire after police seized his vehicle.
Santhosh was stopped by the police for vehicle checking at the Kondampatti roundabout on Saturday night.
It is said police found Santhosh Kumar in an inebriated state. Police registered a case and issued fine slips to Santhosh Kumar and informed him that they would not be able to release the vehicle.
Shocked Over the seizure of the vehicle, Santhosh Kumar purchased petrol from a bunk and then went back to the vehicle checkpost.
He then poured petrol on him and set himself on fire, shocking the police and bystanders, who then put off the fire and rescued him.
Doctors said the patient has suffered 80 to 90 per cent burns. Kondalampatti police have registered a case and are investigating.