Prem Prasad Acharya died who set his body on fire

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Kathmandu: Prem Prasad Acharya, who attempted self-immolation in front of the Federal Parliament house, has passed away.

Acharya, who was being treated at Kirtipur Hospital, passed away today at 5 o’clock in the morning.

His 80 percent body was already burnt till he reached the hospital.

Acharya, who belongs to Ilam, committed self-immolation by pouring petrol on his body yesterday.

The police rescued him and took him to the hospital.