Man Dies After Setting Himself on Fire Outside Department of Passports

Summary

Ganesh Nepali died after setting himself on fire following a dispute with female police officers over motorcycle parking and wheel locking outside the Department of Passports in Kathmandu.

Key Points
  • Ganesh Nepali self-immolated after a dispute over wheel locking of his motorcycle by female police officers in Kathmandu.
  • He was treated at Bir Hospital but died from his injuries.
  • The dispute began over parking a Pulsar motorcycle in a no-parking zone where a wheel lock was applied.
  • Kathmandu police have summoned involved police officers and witnesses for investigation.
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