THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A youngster walking through Poojappura junction in Thiruvananthapuram tried to self-immolate creating panic among locals on Tuesday. The incident took place at 7:15 pm today.

The youngster arrived with scrap and a bottle of petrol. The locals were suspicious seeing the worried youngster walking with the petrol bottle and alarmed the police about the incident. The police and fire brigade reached the spot and tried to pacify the youngster. The efforts went in vain after the youngster poured petrol over his head and took out the lighter from his pocket to set him ablaze.

Police have not found the reason for the suicide attempt while the youngster is undergoing treatment at medical college.

The youngster has been identified as Baiju, a native of Karakulam. It is now reported that Baiju was dejected after having a fight with his wife. Meanwhile, an appalling incident happened in front of the medical college hospital when Baiju was brought for treatment.

When Baiju was brought to the hospital, no attendant came for assistance. No stretcher or trolley was available to carry him inside. Footage also emerged showing the youngster bearing the pain amidst negligence from the hospital authorities.