Coimbatore: A powerloom unit owner, on Saturday, attempted self-immolation with his minor son at the office of Superintendent of Police in Coimbatore, as he was allegedly unable to recover Rs 10 lakh loan he had given to a jeweller in 2015.
The man identified as Kumar from Karumathampatti had come along with son Rithish Kumar (7) to the SP office to air his grievance and suddenly poured kerosene on himself and his son, police said.
However, he was overpowered by police, they said.
Preliminary inquiry revealed that he had loaned Rs 10 lakh to Mohanraj, a jeweller, who failed to return it, despite several reminders.
Moreover, Mohanraj threatened to lodge an usury complaint with the police, if he repeatedly asked the money, Kumar alleged.
Police have advised Kumar to negotiate with Mohanraj and settle the matter.
On October 23, a couple had set themselves on fire and their two kids on fire at the Tirunelveli collectorate complex over alleged harassment by a money-lender and police.
