The Post’s Kiran Panday travelled to Tikapur, Kailali, to document life after the recent carnage in this far-western town. He was met with scenes of heartbreak, loss and despair.

The main thoroughfare in Tikapur wears a deserted look during the curfew.

Shops vandalised in Tikapur.

Netra Bahadur Saud with a photo of his son, Takendra.

Four days later: a local family in a state of shock.

Nepal Army medical personnel provide health checkups in Tikapur.

A grandmother holds her grandchild close.

The room where SSP Laxman Neupane tried to hide; armed assailants forced open the door, dragged him outside and killed him.

A group of unidentified people taking to the streets and vandalising shops and bikes near Fulbari FM’s premises, Tikapur and A security personnel shows a bullet in Silam Chowk,where the police were attacked .