man set Himself on fire near the Japanese prime minister’s office in Tokyo on Wednesday in clear protest against Planned state funeral next week for former Leader Shinzo Abe and officials and media reports said.
thought that the man in He was in his seventies, with burns on big portions of for him body But he was conscious and told the police that set Himself on fire After pouring the oil over Kyodo news agency reported.
The note was found with Who said, “Personally, I am divorced against Kyodo,” Abe’s funeral.
Tokyo Fire Department official Confirmed that a man set same fire on The street in Kasumigaseki in Tokyo government neighborhood and that he was alive when he was taken to hospital by ambulance, but declined to me give More details, including the man’s identity, motive or status, citing sensitivity of What was the matter with the police?
The police described it as a suicide attempt and refused give More details because the case does not involve criminal Intentions. police also declined to me comment on Report on the arrest of a police officer in The fire.
The accident highlights a growing wave of protests against Funeral for My Father , who I was one of The most divided leaders in Japanese after the war politics Because of twist it view of wartime history support for more powerful militaryand what critics call Authoritarian approach and patronage. More protests are expected in Coming days, including today of Funeral next week.
He. She also is embarrassment for police, who Has stepped up up Safety for a event About 6000 . are expected to attend peopleincluding US Vice President Kamala Harris and other personalities.
It was the police also Part of the blame for Insufficient protection of My Father , who He was shot death by armed who get close to me behind It was also given outdoors campaign Speech in July.