CPN-UML cadres have enforced an indefinite strike in Rasuwa demanding action against the man involved in Khukuri attack.

Issuing a statement on Saturday, the party has demanded action against the culprit.

The party has also demanded action against an Assistant Sub-Inspector Madhu Kant Khadka of Syafrubeshi Police Station accused of allowing the culprit to escape.

Normal life in Rasuwa has been affected due to the strike.

The police, on the other hand, have intensified a manhunt to nab the culprit and started investigation against ASI Khadka.

A youth had attacked a man with a khukuri in Syafrubeshi on Friday following which an irate crowd set a motorbike on fire and vandalised the police station.

Phurpu Sagbo Tamang, who was injured in the attack, is currently receiving treatment at the Grande International Hospital in Kathmandu. RSS