Fire Breaks Out in Delhi Bus in Molarband, Separate Self-Immolation Attempt Near Parliament

Highlights

• A bus caught fire in Delhi’s Molarband area causing panic but no injuries.
• Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.
• A man named Jitendra from Baghpat Uttar Pradesh set himself on fire near the Parliament building.
• He was rescued and hospitalised.
• Both incidents are under investigation.

A bus caught fire in Delhi’s Molarband area near Badarpur on Thursday. As per media reports, no injuries were reported.

A video of the incident shows a blue car fully engulfed in flames near a government school. Thick black smoke rose from the vehicle, creating panic among onlookers. The fire spread quickly, with flames visible from a distance.

VIDEO | Delhi: Fire breaks out in a bus near a government school in Molarband, Badarpur. Further details awaited.

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Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, and more details are awaited.

Man Sets Himself On Fire Near Parliament

In a separate incident on Wednesday, a man set himself on fire near the Parliament building in New Delhi. The individual was identified as Jitendra from Baghpat Uttar Pradesh. He was soon rescued and rushed to RML Hospital for treatment.

The incident happened near the Rail Bhavan roundabout, prompting police to cordon off the area. According to a statement by the Delhi Police, “The local police, railway police and some civilians immediately extinguished the fire, and the person was sent to the hospital.”

Preliminary investigations suggest the act may be linked to a personal dispute in Jitendra’s hometown. “The issue, as we can decipher, is probably related to personal enmity in Baghpat. Further investigation is on,” police added.

The area remains under close surveillance as officials continue their probe into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

FAQs

Q1. What happened in Delhi’s Molarband area involving a bus?

Answer. A bus caught fire in Delhi’s Molarband area near Badarpur causing panic among onlookers but thankfully no injuries were reported. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.

Q2. What incident occurred near the Parliament building in New Delhi?

Answer. A man named Jitendra from Baghpat Uttar Pradesh set himself on fire near the Parliament building. He was rescued and hospitalized. Preliminary investigations suggest the act may be linked to a personal dispute in his hometown.

Q3. What is the current status of investigations related to Delhi fire incidents?

Answer. Both incidents are under investigation. The cause of the bus fire is still unknown, and the self-immolation incident is possibly linked to a personal dispute in Jitendra’s hometown.

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