Constable attempts self-immolation at ASP’s office

NAGERCOIL

An Armed Reserve Police constable attempted to self-immolation on the premises of the office of the Assistant Superintendent of Police, Thuckalay, on Thursday.

Police said constable Nagendra Singh (39) of Unnamalaikadai under Marthandam police station limits had frequent quarrels with his wife, who submitted a petition at the office of the ASP, Thuckalay, in this regard.

Nagendran was summoned to the ASP’s office for an inquiry on Thursday. While leaving the campus, Nagendran doused himself with kerosene. Even before he could light the match, the police personnel present there thwarted his attempt.

“The couple are being counselled now,” police sources said.