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Man sets himself on fire

NEW DELHI: A 35-year-old man allegedly immolated himself at Jangpura here on Saturday. The police are trying to ascertain why he took the extreme step.

According to the Delhi Fire Service, Amit Batra set himself afire around 4-45 p.m. He died on the spot. The police have initiated inquest proceedings.

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