Another young man sets himself on fire in Tripureshwar, raising state response concerns
Summary
A 25-year-old bus driver, Dawa Lama, set his bus on fire in Tripureshwar after a confrontation with traffic police, leaving him with critical burns and triggering fresh concern about how citizen grievances are handled. The blaze disrupted electricity and internet services at the Department of Passports and prompted separate police and government investigations.
Key Points
- Dawa Lama allegedly set his bus on fire after an altercation with traffic police in Tripureshwar and suffered burns to more than 90 percent of his body.
- The incident renewed concern after a similar self-immolation death in the same area two months earlier, involving Ganesh Nepali of Mugu.
- Gen Z activist Ravikiran Hamal said the repeated incidents show the state is failing to address citizens’ grievances before they reach desperation.
- The fire disrupted services at the Department of Passports, affecting electricity, internet connectivity and passport printing.
