Woman attempting to save tenant from self- immolation dies

KATHMANDU: A woman who went to save a man who attempted self-immolation in Pokhara was burned to death.

Sangita Sapkota, 40, was burned and injured while attempting to save a 43-year-old Krishna Bahadur Chhetri who attempted self-immolation at 13 Kahunkhola in Pokhara Metropolitan City.

Sapkota was taken to Pokhara Institute of Health Sciences for treatment after being seriously injured.

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She died during treatment on Sunday night. 80% of her body had been burned.

Chhetri ran a stationery store out of Sapkota’s house. On Sunday, he attempted suicide by sprinkling gasoline on himself. 25% of Chhetri’s body has been burned.

The reason behind his attempt to die by suicide is not yet disclosed, said police.