Police officers at the scene quickly intervened, and the victim was rushed to the hospital for medical attention
A yet-to-be-identified man in his 30s set himself on fire near the main gate of Parliament on Wednesday.
According to an eyewitness, the man doused himself with petrol before igniting the flames a few meters from the entrance.
The reason for his self-immolating act remains unclear.
Police officers at the scene quickly intervened, and the victim was rushed to the hospital for medical attention.
Authorities have not yet provided further details on the identity or condition for the man who was sporting yellow trousers.
