VIDEO: Jabalpur Councillor Attempts Self Immolation Outside Electricity Department Over Death Of 2 Children Due To Negligence

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh): Jabalpur’s Ward 10 councillor Satyam Mehra attempted self-immolation outside the Patan Electricity Division office on Saturday, as reported by police.

The extreme step was taken in order to protest the death of two children due to alleged negligence by the electricity department in the city.

A video of the incident has also surfaced on social media, which is going viral. 

The disturbing visuals surface:

In the video, it can be seen that Mehra poured petrol on himself as a mark of protest. He had earlier raised his voice against the electricity department’s failures. 

Councillor faced power cut at house

However, in response, the department allegedly disconnected the electricity supply to his house.

The councillor claims that he was deliberately targeted, which led to outrage among his supporters. A huge protest erupted outside the electricity office, with people chanting slogans against the officials.

Shockingly, no senior officials from the electricity department were present at the office when the protest took place. 

Mehra, along with his supporters, demanded strict action against those responsible for the tragic deaths of two children and the power cut. The situation remains tense as protests continue.