Woman attempts self-immolation at Delhi's RML Hospital, rescued
New Delhi: In a disturbing incident, a 32-year-old woman admitted to the psychiatry ward of the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital allegedly attempted self-immolation but escaped with minor injuries, police said on Monday.
In a statement, the hospital said that at 5:40 pm on Sunday, the 32-year-old woman attempted to set herself on fire at the Jan Aushadhi Kendra of the hospital by igniting her gown with a lighter.
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“However, an alert security guard, Ajay, saw her and promptly doused the fire, preventing any serious harm,” the statement said, news agency PTI reported.
Her husband and the supervisor of the new building were informed of the incident.
According to the hospital authorities, the woman was admitted to Ward No. 5. The matter has been reported to the police for necessary action.
As per the media report in The Jagran, the hospital administration has not yet released any official information regarding the incident. No suicide note has been found. It is being suggested that the incident could have been due to mental stress, family problems, a serious health issue, or some other personal reason, but no official statement or clear reason has yet appeared in the media or reports.
Police have been notified, and further investigations are underway.
Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that in a tragic incident, a doctor working at AIIMS Bhopal allegedly attempted suicide along with his family in Andhra Pradesh, resulting in the death of his wife and minor daughter, while he remains in critical condition. According to police officials, the accused doctor had checked into a lodge along with his wife (30) and their three-year-old daughter.
The incident came to light on Sunday morning when hotel staff found the family members lying unconscious in their room and immediately alerted the police.
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