Two persons were critically injured after being attacked with a sharp weapon at Kurgha in Parbat district on Friday evening. 

They are Ashok Gurung, 24, and Lil Babahdur Gurung. Ashok was injured when mentally-retarded Lil Bahadur attacked him with a sharp weapon and stones. 

According to the District Police Office, Parbat, Lil Babahdur was injured when Ashok tried to retaliate. 

Injured Lil Babadur was undergoing treatment at Parbat District Hospital while Ashok is receiving treatment at local health post under police observation. 

Meanwhile, a boy was seriously injured after lightning struck him at Chitre VDC in the district on Friday evening. 

He is Sunil BK, 9, of Chitre VDC-9. 

He has been referred to Gandaki Hospital, Pokhara, from District Hospital, Parbat, for further treatment, according to the District Police Office, Parbat. RSS