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Crime
Jalandhar Mother Sets Herself Ablaze Over Son's Drug Addiction, 80% Burns
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 03:03 PM
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A mother in Jalandhar set herself on fire, suffering burns over 80% of her body, after becoming fed up with her son's drug habit.
In Jalandhar, a mother set herself on fire after expressing extreme frustration with her son's drug addiction. The self‑immolation caused severe injuries, with medical reports indicating that roughly 80 percent of her body was burned. The incident has highlighted the distress faced by families dealing with substance abuse in the region, prompting calls for greater support and intervention.