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.