Palghar: Debt-ridden man self-immolates, wife and nephew injured

• Debt-ridden man, Akilesh Vishwakarma (35), committed suicide by self-immolation in Palghar, Maharashtra.
• The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Sunday in the Virar area, reportedly due to financial issues and depression.
• His wife and nephew suffered burns while attempting to extinguish the flames.
• The nephew sustained severe injuries and is currently receiving treatment at a local hospital.
• Police have registered a case of accidental death following the incident.

Why It Matters: Debt's severe impact: a man's suicide and family's injuries.