Two Injured in Clash Between RSP and CPN-UML Supporters During Election Campaign in Baitadi, Nepal

Two individuals were injured in a clash between RSP and CPN-UML supporters during door-to-door election campaigning in Baitadi, Nepal, according to police.

Roshani Shrestha Pathak
Roshani Shrestha Pathak
Police respond after a clash between RSP and CPN-UML supporters during door-to-door election campaigning in Dilasaini Rural Municipality–7, Baitadi, Nepal.
Two CPN-UML supporters were injured in a clash with RSP supporters during election campaigning in Baitadi, police said.

Two individuals were injured after a clash broke out between supporters of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and the CPN-UML during door-to-door election campaigning in Baitadi district, police said.

The incident occurred in Lek Tole of Dilasaini Rural Municipality–7 while party members were conducting house-to-house outreach. According to police, the situation escalated during the campaign activity, resulting in a physical altercation.

Two CPN-UML Supporters Injured

Police identified the injured as Janak Dhami, a district member of the UML-affiliated Youth Association and resident of Dilasaini–7, and Madhav Dhami, who is also from the same locality. Both individuals are receiving treatment at Gokuleshwar Hospital, authorities confirmed.

Police said an investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances that led to the clash. Authorities have not released additional details.

Roshani Shrestha Pathak

Written by Roshani Shrestha Pathak

Roshani Shrestha Pathak is the English Bureau Chief at Khoj Samachar, overseeing English-language editorial operations and newsroom coordination.