Police question three municipal officers after burn victim dies
Summary
Ganesh Nepali, a ride-hailing driver, died after setting himself on fire following municipal police locking his motorcycle for illegal parking outside the Department of Passports in Kathmandu. Police are questioning three municipal officers related to the incident.
Key Points
- Ganesh Nepali set himself on fire after municipal police locked his motorcycle for illegal parking outside the Department of Passports in Tripureshwor.
- He died on Friday at Bir Hospital due to extensive burn injuries covering about 55 percent of his body.
- Police have questioned three Kathmandu Metropolitan City Police personnel in connection with the incident but have not detained them or disclosed their identities.
- Nepali's family is demanding government responsibility for the welfare of his wife and young daughter and threatens protests if no support is provided.
