The youth who embraced a Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader after setting himself ablaze during a television debate in Uttar Pradesh’s Sultanpur town died at a hospital here late on Monday.
Durgesh, a native of Mau district, sustained severe burn injuries and was admitted to a hospital in the state capital. The BSP leader, Kamruzzma Fauji, was said to be in a critical condition.
Durgesh had poured petrol over his body and set himself ablaze at the programme that was held in a park. Before any one could react, he rushed toward the BSP leader and held him in a tight embrace. The other participants rushed to separate them but it was too late.
According to the police, several criminal cases had been registered against Durgesh.
Published 29 April 2014, 18:43 IST