Bengaluru cab driver dies after setting himself on fire over financial issues

A cab driver in Bengaluru, Karnataka, died on Wednesday after he set himself on fire. Police said he was depressed over financial issues.

A cab driver died on Wednesday after he set himself on fire at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Pratap (34), who hailed from Ramanagara, was registered with the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC). Initial reports revealed that Pratap was depressed due to financial issues, following which he attempted suicide.