A dramatic and tragic incident has captured nationwide attention in Sri Lanka, as a police officer from the Pulasthipura Police Station, Saman Susantha Kumara, set himself on fire outside the home of a woman identified as Chandani, believed to be his romantic partner.

The event took place in the Polonnaruwa area and has quickly gone viral across the country. This unfolding story, rooted in a complex love affair, has sparked widespread discussion both online and offline.