India, April 17 -- A 25-year-old man immolated himself by pouring petrol on himself near the entrance of the Sector 40 police station, police said on Thursday.

Police said the incident took place between 8.15pm and 8.30pm on Wednesday. The victim died in the course of treatment at AIIMS Delhi on Thursday. The victim was originally from Sitapur in Uttar Pradesh and lived in Chandigarh where he ran a transport firm.

The victim was to appear for an inquiry at the police station. A complaint was filed against him by his ex-girlfriend on Wednesday for recovery of her belongings in his possession, police said.

A senior police official, privy to incident, said that the victim brought a bottle of petrol in his car using which he set himself on...