Tension at Bir Hospital, heavy security deployed

Summary

Tension arose at Bir Hospital following the death of Ganesh Nepali, who had self-immolated outside the Department of Passports. Heavy security was deployed as relatives and the public gathered demanding an impartial investigation.

Key Points
  • Ganesh Nepali set himself on fire outside the Department of Passports in Tripureshwor and was admitted to Bir Hospital in critical condition.
  • He died during treatment on ventilator support at Bir Hospital on Friday morning.
  • Following his death, demands for an impartial investigation have been raised inside and outside Parliament.
  • A large number of relatives and public gathered at Bir Hospital, prompting deployment of additional security personnel.
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