Disturbing footage of a man engulfed by flames outside his girlfriend’s home has gone viral. The video shows a 24-year-old man’s desperate response to his troubled relationship.
The incident unfolded in the early hours of Sunday in Gwalior, India. Reports identify the burning man as Ajay Kushwaha, who was reportedly distraught over the ongoing turmoil in his relationship. This led him to set himself on fire.
According to police, Ajay’s tumultuous relationship became even more hectic in recent times. On June 15, he visited his girlfriend’s residence around 12:30 a.m., but he did not enter the house. Standing just outside the door, he poured petrol on himself and ignited his body.
Neighbours who rushed to the scene witnessed the blazing man, and one of the residents captured the act in a chilling video. Kushwaha can be seen standing in flames just outside his girlfriend’s home in the Patiya Wale Baba, near Sikandar Kampoo.
The fire engulfs his upper body as more flames spread across the area. He was left with severe injuries when shocked residents managed to extinguish the flames and alert the authorities.
When officers from Madhavganj Police Station responded to reports of a burning man, they found Ajay in a critical state. He had to be immediately transported by ambulance to Jayarogya Hospital, where he remains hospitalised while receiving treatment for burns covering more than 75% of his body.
Initial reports suggest that Ajay was mentally distressed due to the state of his relationship, but police have begun speaking with residents in the area to piece together the events leading up to the act. As of now, no official statement from the woman involved has been released. It is unclear if his girlfriend, whose identity was not disclosed, was home at the time of the incident. Authorities say further steps will depend on the outcome of ongoing enquiries.
