An unidentified group attacked Dr. Shankar Rijal and Dr. Yadav Upadhyaya of COVID hospital operated by Karlali State Ayurvedic Hospital, Kalagaun, Surkhet. They were attacked at 6 PM on Thursday evening by a group of three people while going to their rooms from duty. 

Dr. Rijal sustained injuries in his shoulder and mouth in the attack. The group also pelted stones at the hospital. According to police Inspector Kanak Sahi, they have arrested the 3 persons involved in the incident. Further investigation is underway in this regard.