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Man who immolated himself dies

Patiala : The man who set himself ablaze in public on Tuesday to protest against alleged failure of the authorities to set up a market for displaced hawkers died in hospital on Wednesday.

A magisterial inquiry has begun into the incident and Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh assured stern action against anyone found responsible for it.

Gopal Kishan Kashyap, president of the local Rajiv Gandhi Parontha Rehri Association, set himself ablaze near the main bus stand. He was rushed to hospital with over 80 per cent burns.

Kashyap died after suffering two heart attacks within minutes, doctors said. — PTI

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