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Bengaluru Man Dies in Apparent Self-Immolation Near Kengeri Railway Station
Bengaluru, India – November 5, 2025 – A 45-year-old man died Wednesday afternoon after setting himself on fire near the Kengeri Railway Station in Bengaluru. According to police reports, the incident occurred around 1:45 PM when the man was observed walking along the railway track toward Nayandahalli. He then reportedly doused himself in a petrol-like substance and ignited it, running briefly before collapsing.
A railway passenger alerted authorities after witnessing the event. Bystanders attempted to help but were unable to save the man due to the severity of his burns, police said.
The Kengeri Railway Police arrived at the scene to find the victim deceased. Authorities were unable to retrieve any identifying documents or a mobile phone, as they were destroyed in the fire. The body has been transported to Victoria Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
“An Unnatural Death Report (UDR) has been registered, ” a senior officer reported. “Efforts are underway to identify the deceased and determine the motive behind this tragic act.” Police are reviewing CCTV footage from the area and conducting inquiries with local residents in an attempt to identify the victim.
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