Man Dies After Self-Immolation Attempt Outside Department of Passports

Kathmandu. Ganesh Nepali, who attempted self-immolation by splashing petrol in front of the Department of Passports in Tripureshwor, has died. Nepali, 25, a permanent resident of Soru Rural Municipality-1, Mugu district, had attempted self-immolation on Thursday.

Prior to the incident, Nepali had a heated argument with members of the Kathmandu Metropolitan Police Force over the issue of 'wheel lock'. Amidst the dispute, Nepali attempted self-immolation by splashing petrol on his body. He died during treatment at the 'Burn ICU' of Bir Hospital on Friday.