An improvised explosive device (IED) went off at the Jeevan Brick Factory in Dhunibesi Municipality-3 of Dhading district on Tuesday.

According to the Area Police Office, Khanikhola, an unidentified group detonated the bomb last night,

The factory said that property worth around Rs 600,000 was destroyed in the explosion.

Inspector Jeevan Niraula said that they have started a manhunt to nab the culprits.

The incident occurred when there was no one in the factory. Around 600 labourers work in the factory.