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acmejack Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-16-06 12:06 PM
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Media 'egged on' fire protest man
Police in India say they are investigating allegations that journalists encouraged a man to set himself on fire on Independence Day.

Manoj Mishra's act of self-immolation in eastern Bihar state was captured on film by television news channels.

He died in hospital in the city of Gaya on Tuesday, having suffered 60% burns.

Police say Mr Mishra, a transport contractor, set himself on fire in protest at alleged non-payment of wages. His employers deny the charge.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4797785.stm
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