Screengrab of video shows man trying to immolate self. (X/NCMIndiaa)
Domestic violence against men in India: In a shocking turn of events, 22-year-old Lakawat Seenu self-immolated inside the Palakurthi Police Station after seeking assistance for alleged harassment from his wife, Radhika. This tragic incident has raised significant concerns regarding the legal protections available for male victims of domestic violence in India.
22-year-old Lakawat Seenu poured petrol and put himself on fire inside the Palakurthi Police Station of Jangaon in Telangana. Seenu arrived at the police station intending to file a complaint against his wife, expressing that he had been subjected to ongoing harassment and torture. Despite his pleas for help, police personnel reportedly refused to take action, leading Seenu to a desperate and drastic act.
In a moment of despair, he poured petrol over himself and set himself ablaze. This incident highlights the pressing issue of domestic violence against men and the lack of adequate legal recourse available to them.
22 year old Lakawat Seenu poured petrol and put himself on fire inside the Palakurthi Police Station of Jangaon in Telangana. He went there to complain against his wife Radhika but he was not aware that there is no Law in India to protect a Male Victim of #DomesticViolence .… pic.twitter.com/x2Bk0n8MvZ
— NCMIndia Council For Men Affairs (@NCMIndiaa) October 18, 2024
The incident has sparked discussions about the need for reforms in India’s domestic violence laws to ensure that all victims, regardless of gender, receive appropriate protection and support. Activists are urging the government to address the legal gaps that currently leave male victims vulnerable and without recourse.
As the people in the vicinity grapples with the implications of this tragic event, it serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for a more inclusive approach to domestic violence legislation in India.
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