Father and Daughter Seriously Injured in Petrol Self-Immolation Attempt Amid Domestic Dispute
Summary
- In Pyuthan, during a domestic dispute, 45-year-old Sanu Nepali set himself on fire using petrol, seriously injuring himself and his daughter Anjali Nepali.
- Both were initially treated at the district hospital and later transferred to Mission Hospital in Palpa for advanced medical care due to the severity of their injuries.
April 27, Pyuthan – During a domestic dispute, a man and his daughter sustained serious burns after a petrol self-immolation attempt.
Police reported that 45-year-old Sanu Nepali and his 18-year-old daughter Anjali Nepali from Pyuthan Municipality-9, Parpakha, were injured.
According to Pyuthan District Police Office, during the domestic quarrel, Sanu Nepali attempted to set himself on fire by dousing petrol over himself.
In the process, his daughter Anjali tried to intervene, but petrol spilled, causing both to catch fire and sustain serious injuries, said Police Inspector Hari Bhattarai.
Both victims received initial treatment at the district hospital and, given the serious nature of their injuries, were transferred to Mission Hospital in Palpa for further medical treatment.