In a shocking incident, a man set himself on fire near Parliament in Delhi on Wednesday afternoon.

As per reports, soon after the incident, he was rushed to RML hospital where his condition is said to be critical at the moment.

Initial reports suggest that petrol was discovered at the scene.

Currently, a team of Delhi police, along with a forensic team, has reached at the spot, and an investigation has been launched into the matter. 

The identity of the man and the motive behind taking the extreme stop have not been ascertained yet.