Police foil self-immolation attempt by Siddipet couple near Telangana Secretariat

On Wednesday, 3 June 2026, alert police personnel foiled a self-immolation attempt by a couple from Siddipet near the Telangana Secretariat in Hyderabad. The couple allegedly attempted to end their lives by pouring petrol on themselves over an ongoing agricultural land dispute.

The incident occurred when the couple, whose identities were not immediately known to the authorities, arrived near the Secretariat premises to stage a protest. According to the official information available regarding the incident, the couple protested near the Secretariat and threatened to end their lives. They claimed they had been driven to desperation because they were not receiving justice regarding an unresolved dispute over their agricultural land.

The situation escalated quickly as the couple poured petrol over themselves. However, the alert police personnel on duty at the location noticed the couple's actions and immediately intervened in the situation. The officers acted quickly, snatching away a matchbox from the couple's possession before they could set themselves ablaze.

Following this timely intervention, the officers poured water on them to prevent any further danger and safely foiled the self-immolation attempt. The police then took the duo into custody and transported them to a police station for further questioning.

During the questioning, the couple reportedly told the authorities that they felt driven to desperation. They stated that they resorted to the extreme step due to prolonged and unresolved issues surrounding their agricultural land dispute, for which they felt they were not receiving a fair resolution or justice.

Local authorities have initiated an inquiry into the incident to understand the background of the land dispute. Further details regarding the couple's identities and the specific nature of their grievance are currently awaited as the investigation continues.