KATHMANDU: A pedestrian has been injured after a motorcycle hit him in Gaushala of Kathmandu on Friday.

Dipak Raj Paudel (25) from Mujuwa-1 of Ramechhap was hit by the two-wheeler (Ba 44 Pa 1909) while he was crossing the road.

The motorcycle heading towards Gaushala from Ratopul had hit the pedestrian at around 11:45 am today.

Critically injured, he has been taken to the Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal.

He is said to have received injuries on his limbs and head.

Police have impounded the motorcycle and have arrested the rider for further investigation.