Vikas, who had eight criminal cases against him at Vasai and Virar police stations, had poured kerosene on himself, set himself on fire and tried to embrace Vasai deputy superintendent of police Vishwas Dalwi. Dalwi escaped unhurt, but Vikas suffered 80% burns and passed away a day later.
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