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Man stabbed to death, three others hurt
A 26-year-old man was stabbed to death in a fight between two groups of local youths in Dharan, Sunsari, on Saturday. Three others sustained injuries in the incident.A 26-year-old man was stabbed to death in a fight between two groups of local youths in Dharan, Sunsari, on Saturday. Three others sustained injuries in the incident.
Police identified the deceased as Bhakta Rai of Dharan-15. Critically injured Bhakta was rushed to BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, but he was pronounced dead on arrival. The victim was assaulted in abdomen and chest.
According to police, Shukraraj Rai, Ratna Khatri and Prajjwal Tamang of Lalittol reportedly stabbed the victim following a minor dispute. The security personnel detained the trio as they went to the emergency unit at BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences for treatment. They were also hurt in the incident.
During police interrogation, they refused their involvement in the killing. Preliminary investigation shows that Bhakta first assaulted Prajjwal with a knife. Three others involved in the fight—Rajan BK, Raju Rai and Bikram Pariyar—are at large.