Tripureshwor burn victim Ganesh Nepali dies during treatment at Bir Hospital
Summary
Ganesh Nepali, who suffered critical burns after self-immolation outside the Department of Passports in Tripureshwor, died during treatment at Bir Hospital.
Key Points
- Ganesh Nepali, 25, died due to critical burn injuries sustained from self-immolation outside the Department of Passports in Tripureshwor.
- He had burns covering 55-60% of his body and was placed on mechanical ventilation due to severe respiratory complications.
- A 21-member multidisciplinary medical team treated him at Bir Hospital, with plans to airlift him to AIIMS in New Delhi for specialized care.
- The incident reportedly followed a dispute involving his motorcycle's wheel clamping by Kathmandu Metropolitan City police, and investigations are ongoing.
