Man who tried to commit suicide outside Chhattisgarh CM's house dies

Raipur: The man who tried to commit suicide by trying to immolate himself outside Chief Minister Raman Singh`s house earlier on July 21 passed away Wednesday morning.

Singh had earlier on Friday said the government would bear the entire expense of the treatment of the youth.

The Chief Minister who met the victim, Yogesh Kumar Sahu, a resident of Raipur`s Urla area, said, "Yesterday (Thursday) a youth, Yogesh, tried to commit suicide. He attempted suicide outside the CM House after meeting and handing over his application to MLAs and `jan pratinidhis` (people`s representatives)."

"Today, I met him at Kalra Nursing Home and took stock of his health from doctors. I also spoke to him personally and assured his family members that the government will bear the entire cost of his treatment, and they will also be provided with financial help."