According to sources in a shocking incident, a 65 year old man set himself on fire when Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli was declared out on the first day of Test against South Africa in Cape Town. Sources have stated that the victim was an ex-serviceman working in diesel shed in Ratlam in Madhya Pradesh.
Meanwhile the ex-serviceman poured kerosene on himself and set himself on fire, suffering 15% burn, where he was rushed to a nearby hospital after the incident. Accordingly he was watching the match on television and got disturbed when Virat Kohli was caught behind the wickets on a bouncer delivered by Morne Morkel, and took the step.
Moreover
the victim, Babulal Bairwa, suffered burn injuries on his face, head and hands
and his relatives said that he was alone in the room when he took the step,
following which people rushed to his help. Further the victim gave the police
the same version, but they are investigating all possible aspects of the case.
