May 2, 2008

Eunuch sets self on fire

The Times of India
Friday, May 2, 2008

Times News Network

On Thursday, a 21 year-old eunuch, Tuhiya, tried to immolate herself in her house in Khajoori Khas in north-east Delhi. According to the police, she has received 80% burns and is admitted at GTB hospital.According to a statement given to the police, Tuhiya said that she had had a relationship with a 23-old driver. Earlier the two often met up. However, about two months back, he stopped coming to her house and finally stopped communicating with her. A couple of days back, he informed her that he had married someone. Shocked by the revelation, she set herself on fire. The police have lodged a case and are investigating the matter.

toireporter@timesgroup.com

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