DHADING: Nepali Congress has called a general strike in Dhading district on Sunday after its newly elected local representative Binod Timilsina was allegedly attacked by CPN-UML's cadres.

Timilsina was elected as chief of the Jwalamukhi Rural Municipality in the district.

Timilsina, with other NC cadres, was allegedly attacked, while they were returning from a victory rally yesterday.

If actions not taken against the attackers, further protests would be carried out, said NC district president Ramesh Dhamala.

Tight security has been maintained in the place to prevent any untoward activities after the incident.

Timalsina defeated UML’s Ram Prasad Adhikari in the election.