Man attempts self-immolation outside Tamil Nadu Assembly session venue, rescued by Cops

The issue caused a ruckus at the venue, where media persons and police were gathered in significant numbers. In the nick of time, the man was held by cops and taken away. 

Chennai: In a shocking incident, Arumugam, a 45-year old man got near the ‘Kalaivanar Arangam’ campus, where the Tamil Nadu Assembly proceedings were going on and attempted self-immolation. The issue caused a ruckus at the venue, where media persons and police were gathered in significant numbers. In the nick of time, the man was held by cops and taken away. Cops were also seen emptying a can of water on the man. Later, it was learned that the man was a native of Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. However, the motive behind his act is not yet known.