Guhawati man sets himself on fire

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Press Trust of India Guwahati
Last Updated : Feb 24 2014 | 12:31 PM IST
A man allegedly set himself on fire in front of the Secretariat here today during an agitation to demand land deeds for people living on the hills here.
45-year-old Pranab Boro poured petrol on himself and set himself on fire during the agitation organised by Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) and various Unnayan Samitis.
He was admitted to the Gauhati Medical College Hospital with 100 per cent burn injuries, hospital superintendent Dr Ramen Talukdar said.
The KMSS and other organisations in support of their demand hit the road threatening to disrupt the land patta distribution programme of the state government at the Sankaradeva Kalakshetra today.
A function for the land deed distribution, to nearly 500 landless people of the city, however, took place as scheduled and was attended by Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi.
KMSS leader Akhil Gogoi blamed the chief minister for the immolation incident.

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First Published: Feb 24 2014 | 12:31 PM IST