A 35-year-old BJP activist set herself on fire outside the house of another BJP worker Mallinath Biradar in Nandikur village on the outskirts of the city on Friday evening.
The deceased has been identified as Jyoti Patil, a resident of Brahmapur area.
According to police sources, she doused herself in petrol and set herself on fire outside Biradar’s house in Nandikur village. Police sources said Biradar was not at home at the time of the incident.
Preliminary investigation revealed that Jyoti and Biradar met during party activities and were said to be involved in financial and real estate deals.
However, the exact reason why the female activist ended her life has not yet been established.
A case has been registered at Farhatabad police station. An investigation is underway.
(Those in need or suicidal can call Arogya Sahayavani on Ph: 104 for help.)
Published – 21 Dec 2025 20:52 IST
