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Summary An irked labourer, father of six kids, immolated himself in Gujranwala.
He said that he is dying of starvation and hunger due to loadshedding in the city.As per details, working in a textile mill, 45-year-old Niamat suddenly set himself on fire. He sustained severe burn injuries and was shifted to the hospital.He migrated to earn his living from Rahimyar Khan to Gujranwala where he is residing in a rented house. He said that he has to nourish six children.Due to loadshedding, all the productive units have closed, causing tremendous problems for him.He found himself unable to meet his daily requirements. Being irritated and heartless over this merciless and uncertain situation, he torched himself. After preliminary first aid, he has been referred to Lahore.
