Road rage: Man burnt alive in Rajasthan

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According to the police, the deceased, identified as Dipendra Kumar, worked with a travel agency.

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"He was returning home after work late Monday night when two youths on a bike hit the auto rickshaw in which he was travelling in. They were trying to overtake the auto rickshaw," a police officer said.

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The officer said that it led to a verbal fight between Dipendra and the duo. "The youths were carrying with them a patrol cane. They poured it on Dipendra and put him afire. The youths then sped away from the spot," said the officer.

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Dipendra was rushed to SMS Hospital where he died while undergoing treatment Tuesday.u00a0

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"We have launched a search for the two youths," said the officer.u00a0