Man shoots reel before self-immolating in Delhi after wife seeks divorce
A 30-year-old man in Delhi died after self-immolating following his wife's request for a divorce. Before his death, he recorded a social media video blaming his mother-in-law and wife for his actions. The police have initiated an inquiry and detained the wife and mother-in-law for questioning.
- ▪The man set himself on fire after his wife accused him of domestic violence and sought a divorce.
- ▪He recorded a video blaming his wife and mother-in-law for his decision to self-immolate.
- ▪The police are investigating the incident and have detained the man's wife and mother-in-law.
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Man shoots reel before self-immolating in Delhi after wife seeks divorcePolice said that an inquiry has been initiated, and the man’s wife and mother-in-law were detained for questioningPublished on: May 19, 2026 10:15 AM ISTBy Jignasa SinhaShare viaCopy link A 30-year-old man died after setting himself afire in Northwest Delhi’s Jahangirpuri late on Monday as he failed to convince his wife to return home, police said, and added he shot a social media reel blaming his mother-in-law and spouse for forcing him to self-immolating.Police said the man’s wife accused him of domestic violence. (Shutterstock)Police said an inquiry has been initiated, and the wife and mother-in-law were detained for questioning.
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