Man airlifted to Kathmandu after setting himself on fire in Sarlahi
Summary
A 42-year-old man from Sarlahi critically injured himself by setting himself on fire and was airlifted to Kathmandu for specialized medical treatment.
Key Points
- A 42-year-old man, Bibek Mandal, set himself on fire in Sisautiya village, Sarlahi.
- He was initially treated at Provincial Hospital in Malangwa before being airlifted to Kathmandu.
- Nepal Army helicopter carried out the air evacuation despite unfavorable weather conditions.
- House of Representatives member Dr Amaresh Kumar Singh facilitated emergency evacuation by contacting top government officials.
