Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Woman Attempts Self-Immolation Near CM Residence in Lucknow
A woman from the Haryanvi film industry tried to set herself on fire near the Chief Minister's house in Lucknow.
She was upset because the police didn't do enough to help her after she reported a rape.
She had reported the crime in June 2025 against a singer and filmmaker but police did not take immediate action.
Though the police eventually registered a case because of court order, they didn't do anything to investigate the crime.
The police stopped her from hurting herself, and they are now talking to her and her family.
The woman's issue highlights concerns about how the police handle complaints of sexual assault.
A woman from the Haryanvi film industry attempted self-immolation near the CM’s residence.
She was protesting alleged police inaction in a rape case.
Police intervened and took her into custody.
The incident occurred on Saturday morning in Lucknow.
The woman had filed a complaint against a Haryanvi singer and filmmaker in June 2025.
- Who
- A woman from the Haryanvi film industry.
- What
- Attempted self-immolation to protest police inaction.
- When
- Saturday.
- Where
- Near the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister’s residence in Lucknow.
- Why
- To protest against alleged inaction in a rape case she filed.
- Incident Location
- Near Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister’s residence, Lucknow
- Incident Type
- Attempted self-immolation
- Protest Reason
- Alleged police inaction in a rape case
- Protestor
- Woman from Haryanvi film industry
- Police Response
- Intervened and took the woman into custody
