Bus driver set vehicle on fire after passengers got off, police say
Summary
A bus driver allegedly set his vehicle on fire in Kathmandu’s Tripureshwar after making all passengers get off, leaving him critically burned. Police say the incident appears deliberate, though the motive and ignition method remain under investigation.
Key Points
- Police believe the bus driver deliberately set the vehicle on fire after all passengers had disembarked in Tripureshwar, Kathmandu.
- The driver, identified as 23-year-old Dawa Lama of Panauti, did not attempt to flee, which police say supports their initial assessment.
- Lama was rushed to the Burn Hospital in Kirtipur with burns on more than 90 percent of his body.
- Firefighters brought the blaze under control while police continued questioning passengers and others connected to the incident.
