A man attempted self-immolation in the middle of the road in New Baneshwar of the Capital on Tuesday.

Police said a 36-year-old man, a permanent resident of Panchakanya of Ilam district, sustained burn injuries after he set himself on fire near the parliament building.

According to Superintendent of Police Dinesh Mainali, the man is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Kirtipur.

Police said they are further investigating the case.