Man commits suicide by blowing himself up with mining explosive

A 35-year-man allegedly committed suicide by blowing himself up with mining explosive in Rajsamand district of Rajasthan on Monday.

Bhoparam, driver working at a mine, had been in depression for some time, they said. He tied the explosive around his upper body and connected it with a live wire which triggered the blast, police said.

He was the father of three children and was alone in the house in the Kelwara police station area when he committed suicide, police said.