Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Debt-Ridden Delhi Man Sets Himself Ablaze, Survives
A man named Vishal Singh, who was struggling with debt and pressure from lenders, set himself on fire in his home.
His wife and neighbors took him to the hospital, where doctors are taking care of him.
Vishal Singh, a 29-year-old man, set himself on fire at his rented house in west Delhi's Anand Parbat area due to mounting debt and pressure from lenders.
Singh suffered burn injuries and was rushed to BLK Hospital by his wife and neighbors.
He had incurred a loss of Rs 3 to 4 lakh in his business and was unable to pay rent on time.
Singh had borrowed money from two people and was facing constant pressure to repay the dues.
His condition was stated to be stable, and he has been referred to Safdarjung Hospital for further treatment.
- Who
- Vishal Singh, a 29-year-old man
- What
- Set himself on fire due to debt and pressure from lenders
- When
- Monday at 9:50 pm
- Where
- His rented house in west Delhi's Anand Parbat area
- Why
- Due to mounting debt and pressure from lenders
- Age
- 29 years
- Location
- West Delhi's Anand Parbat area
- Hospital
- BLK Hospital, referred to Safdarjung Hospital
- Business Loss
- Rs 3 to 4 lakh
- Debt
- Unspecified amount borrowed from two people