Bus Driver Sets Himself on Fire After Dispute with Traffic Police
Summary
A 25-year-old bus driver, Dawa Lama, set his bus on fire in Tripureswor, Kathmandu, after alleging mistreatment by traffic police. He suffered burns on about 90 percent of his body and is in critical condition at Kirtipur Burn Hospital.
Key Points
- Dawa Lama allegedly had a dispute with traffic police in Tripureswor, Kathmandu before setting his bus on fire.
- The driver locked himself inside the empty bus and attempted self-immolation after expressing anger over being mistreated and assaulted.
- The fire was controlled by firefighters, police, and locals, and Lama was rescued and rushed to Kirtipur Burn Hospital.
- Doctors said about 90 percent of Lama’s body was burned, while Kathmandu police said an investigation is underway.
