Coimbatore: An autorickshaw driver attempted suicide on the premises of Podanur police station in the city by immolating himself with petrol and setting ablaze.
However, A Sowkath Ali, 32, from Vellalore, was rescued and admitted to a private hospital with 60% burn injuries.
Ali, who was in an inebriated condition, was picked up by the Podanur police in the city for public nuisance after he fought with one person named Sathish at Vellalore. His autorickshaw was also taken to the police station. He was let off around 6pm and was advised by police to get back his autorickshaw from the station after paying the fine amount on Monday.
Around 8.30pm, he came to the police station and poured petrol and set him ablaze. He suffered 60% burn injuries. Police personnel admitted him in a private hospital where he received first aid. tnn