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Taxi driver attempts self-immolation at Bengaluru airport, dies

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 31 (ANI): The Karnataka taxi driver, who attempted suicide by setting himself ablaze inside his cab at Kempegowda International Airport on Tuesday, has succumbed to his injuries.

ANI Mar 31, 2021 12:36 IST googleads

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 31 (ANI): The Karnataka taxi driver, who attempted suicide by setting himself ablaze inside his cab at Kempegowda International Airport on Tuesday, has succumbed to his injuries.
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Bengaluru-Northeast Division CK Baba, the taxi driver, Pratap Gowda, died at the Victoria Hospital last night.
The reason for committing suicide is yet to be ascertained, the police official added.
The taxi service at BLR Airport had been impacted after the incident. The Kempegowda International Airport on March 30 had issued an advisory and asked passengers to use the BMTC bus service for travel to and from BLR Airport or make their own travel arrangements. (ANI)

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