Army officer stopped before self-immolation; Antony assures him 'justice'

Ex-Colonel Balwant Singh Barari's decision to immolate himself and his family finally moved Defence Minister AK Antony, who on Monday, promised him "action" on his complaint. Though Barari was expecting a written assurance but he was relieved after the minister spared some time to meet him on the day the former Army officer had decided to carry out his threat. "I have not got justice but now at least there is some assurance from the government that my complaint will be heard," he told MiD DAY.

Desperate: Ex-Colonel Balwant Singh Barari addressing the media before attempting self-immolation with his family at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Monday. The family had kept bottles of petrol and kerosene ready Pic/Subhash Barolia Read Next Story Rupee recovers; rises 18 paise against dollar › Trending Stories Latest Photos Latest Videos Latest Web Stories ADVERTISEMENT Mid-Day Fast ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT