BHADRAPUR: A five-year-old was injured after getting hit by a motorbike at Dhunche in Rasuwa.

Police have identified the injured as Rubin Tamang of Haku-3 in the district.

The motorcycle (Ba 68 Pa 8473) was heading towards the Trishuli River from Dhunche, informed the Rasuwa District Police Office.

The minor was airlifted in a Manang Air helicopter to the Dhapasi-based Grande Hospital, where he is currently being treated.

Motorcyclist Ajay Thapa is currently under police custody for necessary investigation.