On Tuesday morning (May 31, 2016), a khukuri attack in Dolakha killed a man and left his wife seriously injured, as reported by District Police Office there.

54-year-old Keshav Dahal of Chilaunekharka of Mirge VDC – 5 of Dolakha was killed in the attack that took place at 6:30 am. His wife, Sita Dahal, was seriously injured in the brutal attack, police said. The wife has been rushed to the district headquarters for further treatment. Dahal sustained deep cut injuries to his neck in the attack.

The armed assailant identified as Amar Bahadur Tamang Lama is on the run. Police have launched a manhunt to find the murderer.

The cause of the incident is still not clear as the police continue investigation.