NAGPUR: A tea stall owner allegedly tried to set himself on fire during an anti-encroachment drive on Nagpur Railway Station Road, an official said on Wednesday.
The incident took place on Tuesday when a squad from the Nagpur Municipal Corporation was clearing hawkers between Jaistambh Square and Manas Square, he said.
According to Sitabuldi police, a tea stall owner resisted eviction and tried to immolate himself.
Constable Pankaj Ramteke acted swiftly and thwarted the self-harm bid, the official said.
After a huge crowd gathered at the spot, the authorities suspended the drive temporarily, he added.