Sun Sep 15 12:37:04 UTC 2024: ## Man Arrested After Attacking Customer with Khukuri at Local Hotel in Kanchanpur
**Kanchanpur, Nepal** – A 32-year-old hotel worker, Tilak Pandey, has been arrested for attacking a customer with a Khukuri, a traditional Nepali knife, on September 15th, 2024. The incident occurred at a local hotel in Belauri Municipality where Pandey was employed.
The victim, 30-year-old Prem Tamang from Punarwas Municipality, sustained serious injuries during the altercation and is currently receiving treatment at BN Polyclinic in Punarwas-3. The attack stemmed from a dispute between the two men, but the nature of the argument remains unclear.
Following the incident, Pandey attempted to flee to India but was apprehended by police near the border. Authorities are currently investigating the incident and gathering further details about the attack.
This incident comes amidst a concerning trend of violence in the region. Recent reports highlight a surge in sexual violence cases in Kailali, while a fugitive in a rape case was arrested in Doti after nine years on the run. Additionally, eight individuals were arrested for illegal gambling in Darchula on Sunday.
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