Family of four attemps suicide due to financial crisis, one dead

New Delhi, June 8 (UNI) In an alleged suicide pact, a family of four set itself on fire in Rohini area of North-West Delhi, reportedly due to financial problems.

While Lokpal (53), the head of the family succumbed to his injuries at the Ambedkar Hospital, his wife and Krishna (50) and daughters Vibha (24) and Rachna (21) have been admitted to the Jaipur Golden Hospital with severe burn injuries, said a senior police official.

Lokpal first doused himself with kerosene and then poured it on others in his family before setting them on fire at his Sector 2, Rohini, residence last night.

While Lokpal, who works in a private firm, died soon after being admitted to the Ambedkar Hospital, his wife sustained 90 per cent burn injuries and daughters 20 per cent. The condition of his wife is said to be serious.

Lokpal was facing severe financial crisis and was troubled for some time, the official added.

UNI