A Degree student ended his life for Telangana in Mahbubnagar district, a tribal youth attempted suicide by setting himself on fire at Bandavath thanda near Kondrapol in Damarcherla mandal in the district on Friday.
Bandavath Suresh, 25, poured kerosene over himself and set himself ablaze in his house, reportedly shouting "Jail Telangana".
His wife and neighbours rushed him to the government hospital. He suffered 50% burns. A lorry driver, Suresh has been active in the Telangana movement for some time. Sources said he was upset over the recent spate of suicides by students for the Telangana cause.