Election violence: UML chief attacked and injured in Gorkha

Election violence: CPN-UML leader Hari Kafle got injured in an attack in the run-up to the general elections, in Gorkha, on Sunday, November 13, 2022.
CPN-UML chief Hari Kafle received injured in an assault within the run-up to the final elections, in Gorkha, on Sunday, November 13, 2022.

Kathmandu, November 14

In yet one more instance of election violence within the run-up to the federal and provincial elections to be held coming Sunday, a CPN-UML chief has received injured in an assault on Sunday.

Hari Kafle, the UML Gandaki provincial committee member, was attacked at a resort in Palungtar municipality-7 of the district when he was having his dinner at round 11 pm yesterday, informs DSP Lilaraj Lamichhane.

He has an harm on his head and has been taken to Kathmandu for additional remedy, based on police.

Meanwhile, Deepak Tamang, a member of the UML’s sports activities wing, has additionally sustained minor accidents.

Police have arrested Ajit Panta and Ram Thapa, residents of the neighbouring Gorkha district, on the cost of their involvement in pre-election violence. It has been realized that the accused are additionally members of the UML.