Ride-Sharing Driver in Critical Condition After Self-Immolation Attempt Over Wheel Lock Dispute

 

Kathmandu. A 25-year-old ride-sharing driver sustained critical burn injuries after setting himself on fire during a dispute with municipal police over a wheel lock placed on his motorcycle outside the Department of Passports in Tripureshwor on Thursday afternoon.

The injured has been identified as Ganesh Nepali, a permanent resident of Soru Rural Municipality–1, Mugu, who was currently living in Bhaktapur.

According to Kathmandu District Police Office spokesperson and Superintendent of Police (SP) Pawan Kumar Bhattarai, Nepali had parked his motorcycle near Gate No. 3 of the Department of Passports while providing ride-sharing services.

Authorities said municipal police placed a wheel lock on the motorcycle after it was parked in a prohibited area. Citing eyewitnesses, SP Bhattarai said an argument broke out between Nepali and the municipal police over the wheel lock. 

At around 1:45 pm, Nepali allegedly poured petrol from his motorcycle over himself and set himself on fire after the dispute.

Police personnel present at the scene immediately extinguished the flames and rescued him before rushing him to Bir Hospital for treatment.

According to police, Nepali suffered severe burn injuries and remains in critical condition while undergoing treatment. The incident is under investigation.

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