Man who set himself on fire outside passport department succumbs to injuries
Summary
Ganesh Nepali, a 25-year-old ride-hailing driver from Mugu, died after setting himself on fire outside Kathmandu's passport department due to distress over repeated police fines and pressure.
Key Points
- Ganesh Nepali set himself on fire outside the Department of Passports in Tripureshwar, Kathmandu, due to distress caused by repeated police fines.
- He was admitted to Bir Hospital and treated by a specialist team but died from his injuries.
- The government had prepared to transfer him to AIIMS in New Delhi for treatment but postponed due to his unstable condition.
- His family stated that frequent fines and pressure from the metropolitan police worsened his mental state, leading to the incident.
