The gas leak was reported from the STP premises on Tuesday evening, following which local residents were alerted and advised to exercise caution. The Pallavpuram Residents Welfare Association (RWA) appealed to people living in the vicinity to keep doors and windows closed and avoid unnecessary movement outside

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