"He died this (Monday) morning and his body has been given to his family. They have already left for Paliganj in Bihar to perform his last rites," a senior police officer told IANS.
There were media reports quoting his family that the 32-year-old had died last week, but police denied the reports.
Yadav shouted pro-Hazare slogans and poured petrol on himself and set himself on fire near Rajghat Aug 23.
He sustained 70-80 percent burn injuries and was rushed to Lok Nayak Hospital.
The doctors at the hospital refused to comment on the case.
(Published 29 August 2011, 07:06 IST)
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