Retired Soldier Attempts Self-Immolation Over Land Dispute, Cites Corruption
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News18•27-02-2026, 03:38
Retired Soldier Attempts Self-Immolation Over Land Dispute, Cites Corruption
•Retired soldier Kamal Kishore Pathak attempted self-immolation with family at Naib Tehsildar's office in Shivpuri over a land partition dispute.
•The incident caused chaos and a stir among officials, but a major accident was averted due to prompt action by administrative staff.
•Pathak alleged widespread corruption, stating officials demanded plots from his land, contrasting it with PM Modi's vision of 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas'.
•He expressed frustration, asking, "To whom all should we give money, should we just die?" regarding the demands.
•Tehsildar Kalpana Sharma has assured him of justice, and SDM Anurag Nigwal stated the case is still pending and no final decision has been made.
