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Crime
Woman Attempts Self‑Immolation Outside Amritsar Police Station
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 07:32 PM
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A woman was seen trying to set herself on fire outside a police station in Amritsar, prompting police intervention.
Amritsar, Punjab – Police officials reported that a woman attempted to immolate herself in front of the city’s main police station on Tuesday. Witnesses said the woman lit a small amount of fuel on her clothing and tried to set herself ablaze before officers arrived.
Station personnel quickly intervened, using fire extinguishers to douse the flames and prevent serious injury. The woman was escorted to a nearby hospital for medical assessment and was reported to be in stable condition.
Local police have opened an inquiry to determine the reasons behind the self‑immolation attempt. While no motive has been disclosed, authorities have urged anyone facing mental distress to seek professional help and have reminded the public of available counseling services.
The incident has sparked discussions on mental‑health awareness in the region, with health officials emphasizing the need for early intervention and community support.
Station personnel quickly intervened, using fire extinguishers to douse the flames and prevent serious injury. The woman was escorted to a nearby hospital for medical assessment and was reported to be in stable condition.
Local police have opened an inquiry to determine the reasons behind the self‑immolation attempt. While no motive has been disclosed, authorities have urged anyone facing mental distress to seek professional help and have reminded the public of available counseling services.
The incident has sparked discussions on mental‑health awareness in the region, with health officials emphasizing the need for early intervention and community support.