School security guard attacked

Beldangi, August 1: An unidentified group of at least two people have physically attacked Yam Bahadur Khatiwada, 41, of Beldangi- II, Sector D/4 Hut no 85 during his night guard duty in Pancha- Oti English School.

According to other guard Mon Bahadur Subba, two masked people with sharp knife attacked Khatiwada at around 1.00 pm on Wednesday. Two other guards were sleeping in different places while the incident took place. It is also learnt that the attackers warned Khatiwada not to split any words regarding the possible attack on him.

Khatiwada, who is now hospitalized at Damak based AMDA hospital, has been wounded in left hand and in forehead.

The Field Director of CARITAS – Nepal Father Verkey also visited the hospital to see the condition of the victim.

The Camp Management Committee in Beldangi – II has formed eight-member team including the school teachers to probe into the incident and sort out culprits. Bhutan News Service/Yadhu Nath Neopane and Puspa Adhikari