Pakistan: Former Nestlé worker dies after setting himself on fire outside Lahore High Court over delayed justice and unfair dismissal incl. co. comment
"Nestlé factory worker who self-immolated in protest passes away", 28 February 2025
On Tuesday, witnesses saw Asif Javed, a dismissed Nestlé factory worker, walking out of the courtroom of Justice Shujaat Ali Khan. As he reached an open area, he poured petrol over himself, ignited a lighter, and set himself on fire.
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Despite being in flames, Javed was heard shouting allegations against Nestlé Kabirwala’s management, claiming they had wronged him. He also expressed frustration over delays in his legal case.
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Nestlé challenged the NIRC decision at the Lahore High Court, where the case had been pending for the last five years. Before his self-immolation, Javed uploaded a video on his YouTube channel, voicing his frustration over the prolonged legal proceedings and expressing disappointment over his struggle for justice.
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Addressing the allegations, Nestlé Kabirwala’s HR Manager stated, “The claims that Nestlé is intentionally delaying court proceedings are completely unfounded. As a company, we have the legal right to seek a review of the NIRC’s decision in the Lahore High Court. This is a standard legal process available to any organization or individual.”