40-year-old set ablaze in south Delhi

A 40-year-old man employed at the residence of an industrialist at New Friends Colony was set ablaze by unidentified people on June 9, police said.

A 40-year-old man employed at the residence of an industrialist at New Friends Colony was set ablaze by unidentified people on June 9, police said.

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The victim, identified as Janeshwar Sharma (40), succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday. Sharma, who used to work as both a driver and an office boy, was employed with the industrialist for the past five years.

Sometime before his death, he reportedly left behind a letter, claiming a threat to his life from the industrialist and two other people.

"On June 9, Sharma came running out from the house with his body ablaze. He was rushed to a hospital by the household staff, where he succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday. We have registered a case of murder against unknown persons," said Virender Singh Chail, additional commissioner of police (southeast).

Before his death, Sharma had allegedly written a letter and kept it with an unidentified person. Police said they had seized the letter and were examining its veracity.