UP Cops Foil Self-Immolation Bid Over Land Row at Kanpur Collectorate

• Two men, Padam Singh and Moti Singh, attempted self-immolation at Kanpur collectorate over a land dispute.
• They poured diesel on themselves, protesting alleged official inaction on land encroachment complaints in Naubasta area.
• Police quickly intervened, overpowered the men, seized the diesel, and took them into custody.
• The men claimed nine bighas of their land were encroached upon by relatives and local strongmen, despite multiple complaints.
• An inquiry is underway to verify their claims, as no formal written complaints were found by senior officials or local police.