Preparations are underway to take two people who sustained critical injuries in a clash between security personnel and protesting the construction of the Pathibhara Cable Car in Taplejung to the capital Kathmandu for further treatment.
Four people were injured in a clash between the police and locals protesting the construction of the cable car in the Pathibhara area on Saturday evening. Three among those injured are in critical condition.
They have been brought to Biratnagar for treatment.
Among them, Yam Bahadur Limbu of Tehrathum and Sagun Lawati of Miklajung Rural Municipality in Panchthar were shot at by the security personnel. Preparations are underway to take them to Kathmandu from Biratnagar for further treatment.
Although the police initially claimed that they did not fire in the clash, Taplejung Chief District Officer Netra Prasad Sharma today admitted that firing had taken place.
Morang Police Chief SP Narayan Chimaria informed that coordination is underway to take two of the injured to a well-equipped hospital on an army helicopter.
The injured are currently undergoing treatment at Nobel Hospital in Biratnagar.
Chief District Officer Sharma claims that among the injured, Dharma Palungwa of Phungling Municipality in Taplejung was injured while fleeing.
Locals (pro-identity groups) have been protesting the construction of Pathibhara Cable Car, vehemently arguing that it will negatively impact the local economy, particularly hotels and restaurants and express concern that it may disrespect the goddess Pathibhara, which they prefer to call 'Mukumlung' locally.
Despite protests, FNCCI President Chandra Dhakal has been constructing the Pathibhara Cable Car, emphasizing that it will be a significant milestone for the development and prosperity of the Taplejung district.
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