18-Year-Old Attacked with Khuda at Hotel in Kailali

Dhangadhi: An 18-year-old man has been attacked with a khuda (a type of heavy curved blade/sword) in Kailali.

Police reported that 18-year-old Bimal Saud, a resident of Ghodaghodi Municipality-9, was attacked with the weapon on Monday night at a hotel in Beluwa, Tikapur Municipality-7.

Saud was attacked by a group that arrived on motorcycles. He sustained injuries to his right arm and leg during the assault and has been taken to Nepalgunj for treatment.

His condition is reported to be out of danger. The identities of the attackers remain unknown, and police stated that a search for them is underway.