PML-N member attempts to set herself on fire for not getting party ticket

Sakina Mengal doused herself with petrol at a press conference but was stopped by people.


Web Desk April 02, 2013
Screenshot of Sakina Mengal dousing herself with petrol at a press conference. PHOTO: EXPRESS

QUETTA: Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) member Sakina Mengal attempted self-immolation during a press conference in Quetta on Tuesday for not receiving a party ticket to contest the upcoming elections, reported Express News.

Mengal doused herself with petrol and was about to set herself on fire with a lighter when journalists and other people present at the conference intervened and stopped her.

Mengal claimed that she has been with the PML-N since 2002 but the party ignored her.

The police though arrested Mengal after the incident.

Other members who were not awarded party tickets also staged a protest.

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