A 17-year-old boy was killed in a khukuri attack in Khadachakra Municipality-10, Kalikot. The incident happened on Wednesday night during a housewarming ritual at Hasta Bahadur Malla’s home. A fight broke out among some youths who had gathered to watch the celebration, leading to the attack. Rajesh Shahi, a 17-year-old from Tilagufa Municipality-7, died in the incident, while 16-year-old Bhupendra Shahi was injured.
According to Krishna KC, the Information Officer of the District Police Office, the police have arrested those involved in the incident. A team led by Kalikot Police Chief DSP Tek Bahadur Rawat reached the village, which is 35 km from the district headquarters, on Thursday morning and took the suspects into custody. The victim’s body is being brought to the headquarters for post-mortem.
DSP Rawat confirmed that five individuals under the age of 18 have been detained, and further investigation is ongoing.
