A Bhutanese monk James Lama committed self-immolation at around 8 pm in front of the Mahabodhi tree where Lord Buddha had attained enlightenment.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Rajwansh Singh said several people rushed to the monk's rescue, but he died before he reached Magadh Medical College Hospital.
"We are investigating the cause of death," Singh said.
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