HimRights issues appeal

Kathmandu: HimRights Lifeline has expressed concern over the abduction and

detention of individuals. It has called on the Royal Nepalese Army and the Maoists to make the status of abductees and detainees public. — HNS

Man severs genital

DHANGADHI: Lok Bahadur Saud, 50, of Kauwakheda of Lalbojhi Village Development Committee-8 of Kailali district severed his penis and disposed it into a river. Saud fell unconscious but now is reported to be in a stable condition.He has a wife, two sons and a daughter. — RSS

Crops damaged

DHANGADI: Wheat crop and fruit cultivation in Dhangadi municipality and Attaria have been damaged following a 15-minute hailstorm on Saturday morning The hailstorm destroyed mangoe and lychee blossoms in the area causing damage to over 25 per cent of other crops, farmers said. — HNS