An auto-driver set himself ablaze in the middle of the road in DP Nagar of the city on Sunday over alleged harassment by a police officer demanding protection money from him.

"An auto driver named Ashwani Lodhi set himself on fire near Maliyana flyover in DP Nagar area at around 3:30 pm. He is receiving treatment at KMC Hospital. After consultation with the doctors, he might be referred to Safdarjung hospital for better treatment," Superintendent of Police (SP) Akhilesh Narayan Singh told reporters.