Youth arrives at digital press, commits suicide by dousing petrol; employee sustains injuries

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A youth reached a digital press in Kattakada, doused petrol and then committed suicide. The incident happened Monday morning at 9.30 at the press near Kattakada POCSO Court. The body has been completely burnt. Initial reports say the youth dead is a native of Nedumangad. The reason for the suicide is not clear.

The youth reached the press with a bottle of petrol. He poured petrol on his body and set him ablaze. One employee of the press sustained injuries. She has been shifted to the hospital. There were two employees in the press at the time of the incident. Seeing fire bellowing, the locals informed the fire force.