New Delhi: An incident at a petrol pump in Sector 49 in Uttar Pradesh’s Noida has caused a stir when a young man took petrol from his motorcycle and tried to douse himself. According to report, the man was upset that the pump had filled his motorcycle with the wrong fuel and was deeply hurt by the attitude of the employees.
Man attempts self-immolation
Angered and stressed, the young man attempted a horrific act of self-immolation. Panic gripped the crowd as the man tried to burn himself, and the police were immediately informed. Upon receiving the information, the Noida Commissionerate’s PRV 4803 team arrived at the scene and quickly brought the situation under control. The brave police personnel first snatched the lighter from the young man’s hand and then poured water over him to clean his entire body, completely eliminating the risk of a fire.
Meanwhile, the Char Dham Yatra 2026 has been overshadowed by concerns linked to the ongoing war in the Middle East. Pilgrims and travel traders are facing uncertainty, especially about the availability of LPG cylinders, petrol, and diesel, which are crucial for cooking and travel during the pilgrimage. However, the administration has assured pilgrims of a smooth journey and have undertaken plans to provide PNG connections in hotels and ashrams as an alternative to LPG.
In Pakistan, the government hiked petrol prices by 43 per cent and high-speed diesel (HSD) by 55 per cent. With the recent spike of Rs 137.23 per litre, petrol will cost Rs 458.41 a litre, while HSD has seen a hike of Rs 184.49 per litre to Rs 520.35. The new prices are applicable with immediate effect. The price of kerosene was also raised by Rs 34.08 per litre to Rs 457.80. The global fuel supply shortage has severely hampered daily life in Pakistan and people have been advised to travel as less as they can.