Anna supporter who immolated self dies

Dinesh Yadav, a supporter of Anna Hazare who set himself on fire here last week, succumbed to his injuries early on Monday, police said.

Dinesh Yadav, a supporter of Anna Hazare who set himself on fire here last week, succumbed to his injuries early on Monday, police said.

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"He died this (Monday) morning and his body has been given to his family. They have already left for Paliganj in Bihar to perform his last rites," a senior police officer told IANS.

There were media reports quoting his family that the 32-year-old had died last week, but police denied the reports.

Yadav shouted pro-Hazare slogans and poured petrol on himself and set himself on fire near Rajghat on August 23.

He sustained 70-80% burn injuries and was rushed to Lok Nayak Hospital.

The doctors at the hospital refused to comment on the case.