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Acharya, who set himself on fire in front of parliament building, passes away

KATHMANDU, Jan 25: Prem Prasad Acharya, who attempted self-immolation in front of the federal parliament building in New Baneshwar, breathed his last on Tuesday.
By Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 25: Prem Prasad Acharya, who attempted self-immolation in front of the federal parliament building in New Baneshwar, breathed his last on Wednesday.


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Acharya, who was being treated at Nepal Cleft and Burn Center in Kirtipur Hospital, passed away today at 5:00 am, according to the hospital.


Acharya, a permanent resident of Ilam, set himself on fire at around 3 pm in New Baneshwar on Tuesday by pouring petrol on his body. The police had rescued and taken him to the hospital for treatment.

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