Online trader immolates self in Kozhikode; daughter survives with burns
A father tragically died after setting himself and his daughter alight in his shop; she survived with burns, with financial woes suspected.
A father tragically died after setting himself and his daughter alight in his shop; she survived with burns, with financial woes suspected.
A father tragically died after setting himself and his daughter alight in his shop; she survived with burns, with financial woes suspected.
Kozhikode: A 48-year-old man died, allegedly after setting himself and his daughter on fire inside his shop at Narikkuni town in the district on Friday. The man was identified as Vinesh Kumar, a native of Parambil Bazar. His eight-year-old daughter, who sustained burns in the incident, has been admitted to hospital for treatment.
According to Koduvally police, preliminary investigation indicates that the incident was a case of suicide. Vinesh was running an online trading shop in the town for several years.
Police said Vinesh poured petrol on himself and his daughter before setting both on fire. However, the girl managed to run to a corner of the shop, helping her survive with burns. According to police, financial difficulties and losses in online trading are suspected to have led to the suicide. Investigators also said a suicide note recovered from the scene stated that no one was responsible for his death.