Indian Farmer doused himself in petrol and setting himself on fire in protest.

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An India farmer burned himself to death today during a rally in protest over land ownership.

Prabin Boro, 45, doused himself in petrol and set himself alight in Assam, India, after the state government decided not to give land deeds to the people who live on hills in nearby Guwahati.

He was taken to Gauhati Medical College Hospital suffering 100 per cent burn to his body, and was pronounced dead a short time later.

                

Prabin Boro, 45, burned himself to death today during a protest over land ownership in India                         

                

The farmer and activist set himself alight in front of horrified onlookers before officials poured water on him

                


Boro apparently confessed his plans to his wife beforehand saying it was for the public good

His wife, Purnima, said Boro confessed that he was going to die for the public good, despite her begging him not to.

Speaking to the Indian Express, she said: 'This morning when he set out to participate in the rally, my husband told me that he will die today at any cost for the interest of the public.

                  

Self-immolation has been surprisingly common across India's history, with up to 800 students lighting themselves on fire between 2012 and 2013 demanding that a new state be established

                

posted by Emanto Ngaloru  Feb 25, 2014.