Repeated fines forced ride-hailing driver to set himself ablaze, family alleges
Summary
A ride-hailing driver named Ganesh Nepali set himself on fire outside the Department of Passports in Kathmandu after repeated fines and harassment from the metropolitan police, leading to critical injuries.
Key Points
- Ganesh Nepali, a ride-hailing driver, set himself on fire outside the Department of Passports in Kathmandu after repeated fines by metropolitan police.
- Police placed a wheel lock on Ganesh's motorcycle due to parking violations, demanding a fine of Rs1,000, which he refused to pay.
- Ganesh suffered burns over 70 percent of his body and is in critical condition at Bir Hospital.
- Family members reported economic struggles and blamed excessive fines and harassment by police for the incident.
