Bus driver sets fire to vehicle in Kathmandu, police say

Summary

A bus driver allegedly set fire to a bus at Tripureshwar Chowk in Kathmandu on Monday, leaving himself critically burned. Police are investigating the motive behind the incident, while doctors say he suffered burns to more than 90 percent of his body.

Key Points
  • A bus driver allegedly set fire to the bus he was driving at Tripureshwar Chowk in Kathmandu on Monday.
  • The bus, operated by Riddhi Siddhi Yatayat, had no passengers at the time of the fire.
  • The driver, identified as Dawa Lama, suffered burns to more than 90 percent of his body and is in critical condition.
  • Police are investigating why he set fire to the vehicle.
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