Man sets himself on fire near parliament gate
Eyewitnesses say the man arrived alone and, without uttering a word, doused himself in petrol before setting himself ablaze a few meters from the gate. His motive remains unknown.
A yet-to-be-identified man in his 30s set himself on fire near the main gate of Parliament on Wednesday, shocking passersby and security personnel at the entrance.
Eyewitnesses say the man arrived alone and, without uttering a word, doused himself in petrol before setting himself ablaze a few meters from the gate. His motive remains unknown.
Police officers stationed at Parliament responded swiftly, using fire extinguishers to put out the flames before rushing him to the hospital for medical attention.
Authorities have yet to reveal the man’s identity or provide an update on his condition. However, sources at the scene described him as wearing yellow trousers at the time of the incident.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the reason behind his actions.
