2021-05-19
KATHMANDU: An unidentified gang of people has opened fire at CPN (Maoist Center) leader Deepak Pandey in Kapilvastu. Leader Pandey was shot at Sadwa along the Taulihawa-Jitpur road section in the district on Wednesday night, according to SP Nawaraj Adhikari.
Pandey has sustained bullet injuries to his stomach. Indian citizen Iraj Akhtar Musalman who was a pillion riding a motorcycle with Pandey has sustained wrist injuries. Three motorcycle-borne people opened fire at Pandey while he was heading to Taulihawa, a preliminary investigation of the police has shown, said Adhikari.
Injured Pandey is receiving treatment at Bhairahawa Medical College. Police said they have launched a manhunt to nab the culprits and are investigating the case.
Violent / Non-violent | Violent |
Onesided / Twosided | Onesided |
Collective / Interpersonal | Interpersonal |
Primary Form | Murder/attempted Murder |
Weapons | Small arms |
Primary Cause | Unclear |
Actor 1 - Number of people | 3 |
Actor 1 - Affiliations | Unclear |
Actor 1 - Youth | na |
Actor 2 - Number of people | 2 |
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) | Citizen/Individuals CPN (Maoist Center) and affiliated org |
Actor 2 - Youth | na |
Total Injured | 2 |
Youth Injured | n/a |
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