Farmer tries to set self on fire outside Mantralaya

MUMBAI: A 53-year-old farmer from Ulhasnagar attempted to end his life outside the Mantralaya on Monday afternoon. The man, Shamu Waghe, was arrested by the Marine Drive police and is being questioned. The incident occurred around 1.30 pm on Monday. "Waghe has a plot of land where he grows crops and wanted some facilities under a government scheme. He told the police that he had applied for it but his files were not cleared," said the police.

"He had been doing the rounds of government offices and alleged that in spite of trying a lot, his application was not being cleared. On Monday, he came to Mantralaya to meet some minister. When his job did not get done, he poured kerosene on himself and just as he tried to set himself on fire, the policemen stationed at the main gate stopped him and snatched away the match box and kerosene can from him," said an officer.