Police personnel injured in Jumla-protest undergoing treatment

KATHMANDU: A police personnel who suffered injuries during the protests that ensued between Dr Govinda KC supporters and the administration, is currently undergoing treatment.

Assistant Police Inspector Kamal Upadhyay is receiving treatment at the Karnali Academy of Health Sciences where Dr KC was staging his strike, according to Jumla District Police Office. The clash erupted at the same premises.

ASI Upadhyay sustained an injury after wood splinters thrown by protestors hit his chest.

Over a dozen protestors were injured in the clash.