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Protest Erupts In Nepal After A Gig Worker Who Set Himself On Fire Succumbs To Burn Injuries

Protesters raise placards and chant slogans in Kathmandu, Nepal, on July 10, 2026. The demonstration follows the death of a ride-sharing motorbike driver who set himself on fire outside the Department of Passports. The 25-year-old rider succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment at Bir Hospital. The incident occurred after altercations with the metropolitan police over alleged traffic rules violations. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)