Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Man Pours Kerosene During Indore Collectorate Public Hearing
A man went to the Collector’s office in Indore to raise a complaint.
During the public hearing, he allegedly poured kerosene on himself.
This frightened the officials and visitors there.
Officials quickly stopped him, and people poured water on him.
Police detained him and registered a case after an officer complained.
The disagreement reportedly involved money owed for a DJ-equipped vehicle.
The man had paid Rs 2 lakh but had not paid the remaining amount on time.
Officials plan to hear both sides before deciding what to do.
A man allegedly poured kerosene on himself during a public grievance hearing at the Indore Collector’s office on Tuesday.
Officials detained the man while people at the site poured water on him to remove the kerosene.
Police identified him as Akash Jatav of Jamniya Khurd village and registered a case after an officer’s complaint.
The incident was reportedly linked to a dispute over an unpaid balance for a DJ-equipped vehicle purchased for Rs 11.21 lakh.
Officials heard Jatav’s complaint, counselled him and called the other party for a hearing before making a final decision.
- Who
- Akash Jatav, a resident of Jamniya Khurd village, and the other party involved in a vehicle-payment dispute.
- What
- Jatav allegedly poured kerosene on himself during a public grievance hearing, prompting officials to intervene and police to register a case.
- When
- Tuesday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- The Collector’s office in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The incident was reportedly linked to a dispute over the unpaid balance for a DJ-equipped vehicle.
- Location
- Indore Collector’s office, Madhya Pradesh
- Incident
- A man allegedly poured kerosene on himself during a jansunwai, or public grievance hearing
- Identified person
- Akash Jatav of Jamniya Khurd village
- Vehicle price
- Rs 11.21 lakh
- Amount paid
- Rs 2 lakh at the time of purchase
- Payment arrangement
- The remaining amount was to be paid within eight months under a verbal agreement
- Police action
- A case was registered under a relevant provision concerning threats or obstruction of a government employee