Woman attempts self immolation at Collectorate

A middle aged woman today attempted to immolate herself in protest against Mettupalayam Tahsildar, who allegedly issued a certificate for her patta land as puramboke.

The woman, Parameshwari from Annur, had come to meet the District Collector on Grievances Day and she suddenly removed a kerosene bottle from her bag and doused herself with it. 

Before she could light a match, women police on duty overpowered and arrested her. 

Further investigations were on, police said.

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