Lucknow, Sept. 6 -- Tension prevailed outside the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister's residence after a woman associated with the Haryanvi film industry attempted self-immolation, allegedly in protest against inaction by authorities in a rape case filed by her.
The woman, a resident of Sector 53 in Noida, arrived in Lucknow today and went directly to the Chief Minister's residence. According to eyewitnesses and video footage, she approached the security barricades and attempted to pour an inflammable substance upon herself. Police personnel present at the site responded swiftly, prevented the incident by removing the bottle, and took her into custody.
She was immediately taken to Hazratganj police station, where she was accompanied by her elde...