Woman Rescued After Self-Immolation Attempt at Maitighar

A 30-year-old woman was rescued after attempting self-immolation at Maitighar Mandala in Kathmandu on Tuesday evening.

Police identified the woman as Laxmidevi Basnet of Gorkha. The incident occurred while a candle-lighting programme was taking place at Maitighar.

According to police, Basnet poured a flammable substance over herself and set herself on fire. People at the scene intervened and the flames were quickly extinguished.

She was then taken to the Trauma Centre in Kathmandu for medical treatment.

Police said they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. No further details about her condition or the reason for the attempt were immediately available.