THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a dramatic incident, a youth threatened to set himself and his brother on fire while demanding that his estranged wife be brought home. The incident took place today afternoon at Ozhukumpara near Vembayam.

Ozhukumpara native Shahjahan had locked up his brother Saheer in a room and threatened to commit suicide. He threatened to set his brother ablaze after expelling his mother and sister from the house. Sources said that Shahjahan is suffering from mental problems. He created these scenes demanding the police to intervene to bring back his wife.

With locals informing the police, the fire force and Venjarammoodu police reached the spot. Station SHO Saiju Nath then spoke to Shahjahan and tactically brought him out of the house. Following this, the fire force team poured water on both Shahjahan and Saheer. The police and fire force team then rescued Saheer by subduing Shahjahan.