Man self - immolates in front of Nepal Parliament

Kathmandu, Jan 25: A middle-aged man attempted to self-immolate in front of Nepal's federal parliament on Tuesday (Jan 24) afternoon when newly elected Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal walked out of the parliament.

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The man was identified as Prem Prasad Acharya. Reports quote Dinesh Raj Mainali, SP of Metropolitan Police Complex Kathmandu saying, "The 37-year-old has been identified as Prem Prasad Acharya from Illam District. He has been shifted to a hospital in Kirtipur."

He sustained burn injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Kirtipur. The Police is yet to ascertain the motive behind self-immolation. A witness to the incident has uploaded a video on social media showing the person attempting to self-immolate while bystanders attempt to douse the fire.

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Acharya is said to have poured diesel on his body and then set himself on fire when PM Dahal walked out of the parliament. More details are awaited.