Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Youth Attempts Self-Immolation Inside Warangal Police Station
A young man named Katta Harshit went to a police station in Warangal and set himself on fire.
Police officers quickly tried to put out the flames.
A station writer named Praveen was hurt while helping.
Harshit and Praveen were taken to MGM Hospital.
Harshit reportedly said problems with his wife and mother-in-law had caused him great distress.
He also said he had been separated from his child.
Police are speaking with Harshit, his family, and witnesses.
They are investigating what led to the incident.
Katta Harshit reportedly poured petrol over himself and set himself on fire inside Ajamzahi Mills Colony police station on Friday.
Police personnel intervened, while station writer Praveen was injured trying to extinguish the flames.
Harshit and Praveen were taken to MGM Hospital for treatment.
Harshit reportedly attributed the incident to prolonged family discord involving his wife and mother-in-law.
Police are recording statements and investigating the family dispute and Harshit’s allegations.
- Who
- Katta Harshit attempted self-immolation; station writer Praveen was injured while helping him.
- What
- A youth set himself on fire inside a police station, and an officer was injured during the rescue effort.
- When
- Friday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Ajamzahi Mills Colony police station in Warangal; both injured people were taken to MGM Hospital.
- Why
- Harshit reportedly cited long-standing family discord, alleged harassment by his wife and mother-in-law, and separation from his child.
- Location
- Ajamzahi Mills Colony police station, Warangal
- Incident
- Attempted self-immolation inside the police station
- Youth identified
- Katta Harshit
- Injured station writer
- Praveen
- Hospital
- MGM Hospital
- Reported cause
- Family dispute and related mental distress
- Police response
- Statements are being recorded and witnesses and family members questioned