Mathura, Oct 26 (PTI) A 24-year-old man allegedly tried to set himself on fire in front of a police outpost here on Sunday.

A video of the incident has gone viral on social media.

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The self-immolation bid by Lalit Dixit, a resident of nearby Barari village, was thwarted by a few youths present there.

Before drenching his body in kerosene, the man is seen in the video accusing the police outpost in-charge of misconduct.

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“I am taking the extreme step as police regularly using abusive language against me for no fault of mine,” he is heard saying in the video.

SSP Dr Gaurav Grover said a case has been registered against the man for the immolation bid.

An inquiry will be conducted against the police outpost incharge, the official added.

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