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Uttar Pradesh woman sets herself on fire at police station seeking action in rape case
Updated On: 22 June, 2026 06:05 PM IST | Bijnor (Uttar Pradesh) | mid-day online correspondent
The incident occurred around 11 pm on Sunday at the Bijnor Kotwali police station, where the woman allegedly poured an inflammable substance on herself and set herself ablaze

Police said further investigation is underway and action will be taken if any lapses are found. Representational Pic
A 20-year-old woman allegedly attempted self-immolation inside a police station in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district after demanding action against a man she accused of sexually assaulting her and later refusing to marry her, officials said on Monday, reported PTI.
The incident occurred around 11 pm on Sunday at the Bijnor Kotwali police station, where the woman allegedly poured an inflammable substance on herself and set herself ablaze.


