Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Retired Officer Dies by Self-Immolation; Police Investigate
A retired government worker named Rajendra Kumar Gagolia sadly passed away in Gwalior, India.
He set himself on fire at his home.
His son found him badly burned in the bathroom.
Police are looking into what happened by checking security camera videos.
The videos show Gagolia before the incident, including him carrying what appeared to be a flammable liquid.
Authorities think it might have been suicide, but they are still trying to figure out why.
A retired officer died by self-immolation at his residence in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
The incident occurred on Friday evening in Birla Nagar New Colony No. 1.
The deceased was identified as 62-year-old Rajendra Kumar Gagolia, a retired officer from the Accountant General's Office.
Gagolia's son found him with severe burn injuries in the bathroom and rushed him to the hospital.
Police are investigating the incident, suspecting suicide, and reviewing CCTV footage.
- Who
- Rajendra Kumar Gagolia, a 62-year-old retired officer.
- What
- A retired officer died by self-immolation.
- When
- The incident happened on Friday evening.
- Where
- Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- Why
- The exact reason is under investigation.
- Victim
- Rajendra Kumar Gagolia
- Age
- 62
- Location
- Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
- Incident Type
- Self-immolation
- Occupation
- Retired officer
- Investigation
- Ongoing; suicide suspected