Hyderabad, May 16:A 23-year-old man who had set himself ablaze on May 11 after being scolded by his mother, died on Saturday due to his burns under Rajendarnagar police station limits.
According to police, the deceased was identified as R Kumar, a resident of Bandlaguda.
Kumar was said to have taken the extreme step after his mother refused to give him money for his friend’s marriage arrangements.
His mother had scolded him at his persistent demands of money for his friend’s marriage arrangements.
He had become enraged over her refusal and her scolded. He poured kerosene and set himself ablaze on May 11 around 4:30 pm.
He was immediately rushed to the Osmania General Hospital where he died while undergoing treatment.
A case has been registered by the Rajendarnagar Police and investigation is on.