Jammu, May 22 (IANS). A shocking incident has come to light from Jammu city, in which a woman allegedly set herself on fire after her boyfriend ignored her calls.
The incident took place near Tawi Pul area on Thursday, when the woman allegedly poured some inflammable substance on herself in a fit of anger and set herself on fire, police said. A police statement said the 22-year-old woman allegedly set herself on fire because her boyfriend did not answer her phone calls.
After this, people passing by immediately came forward to help him and informed the police. However, with the help of people the fire was extinguished before the police arrived. The policemen admitted him to the hospital for treatment. Police said that the woman has suffered approximately 80 percent burns and is undergoing treatment.
A senior police officer said that preliminary investigation suggests that the reason behind this incident was bitterness in their relationship. The woman’s statement was recorded in the presence of a magistrate at the hospital on Thursday night, the officer said.
“She told the investigators that she had not talked to her boyfriend for the last two-three days as he was not responding to her calls. She said she had no intention of dying but took the extreme step out of anger,” the officer said. Police have registered the case and started further investigation.
Let us tell you that in India, people commit suicide due to ‘failure in love’ or ‘failure in love’, heartbreak, unrequited love, or breakdown of relationships. This is a very serious social problem, which often arises due to the heavy stigma of society and the enormous personal pressure placed on young people in relationships.
According to the National Crime Records Bureau, every year thousands of people tragically commit suicide due to ‘love affairs’ or ‘failure in love’. Most of the people who do this are in the age group of 15 to 29 years.
Health experts say that first of all one should love oneself and think before taking any life-threatening step. Such incidents are just a turning point in life, where youngsters experience a shock like heartbreak. But, we should always remember that whatever happens in life, happens for our good. So, talk to family, read books and continue working on yourself.
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