Hyderabad, March 28 -- A 22-year-old man died after consuming petrol at Lachapet in Dubbak mandal, Telangana.

The deceased has been identified as Md Fayaz, a resident of Pedda Cheekode.

The man who was in an inebriated condition emptied petrol from his bike's fuel tank and drank it.

After the incident, he was taken to a hospital, where he remained under treatment for more than 10 days. However, he died in the hospital on Friday, March 27.

Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Siasat Daily....