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man set himself on fire outside a police station in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur allegedly after being upset over police inaction on his pick-up van theft complaint. He reportedly used petrol to set himself on fire and was rescued by police personnel present at the station.
- His family claimed that his vehicle was stolen six months ago and that they had filed a police complaint.
- The police were not taking proper action in the case of the theft of the vehicle, the family alleged.
- The act was also recorded in a video shot by people standing near him.
- At least 10 to 12 police personnel were seen trying to extinguish the fire using blankets.
- The man, likely in his 40s, has been identified as Tahir Ali, Shahjahanpur Superintendent of Police Ashok Meena said.
- He has been admitted to a hospital and is currently better, the officer said.
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