A youth is battling for life after sustaining critical burn injuries in an alleged self-immolation attempt in the Banki area of Cuttack district. The incident occurred on Sunday night in the Ostia area under Banki police limits.The injured has been identified as Amiya Singh, who reportedly suffered burn injuries over a large portion of his body. He was initially rushed to a local hospital and later shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack for advanced treatment. Hospital sources said his condition remains serious.Police said they have taken note of the conflicting statements and initiated an investigation to ascertain the exact circumstances leading to the incident. No official statement has yet been issued by police or hospital authorities.