Kathmandu: A Maoist cadre was killed and 52
others injured today when a passenger bus ferrying them to
Kathmandu to take part in a massive anti-government protest
met with an accident in western Nepal.
The accident took place in Aabukhaireni area of Tanahu
district, police said. The deceased Maoist cadre has been
identified as Suresh Gurung.
Police said the bus was heading to Kathmandu from Gorkha
area carrying Maoist workers, who were travelling to the
capital city to participate in the 'Singhdurbar Secretariat'
gherao programme of the former rebels.
The 52 injured have been admitted to hospitals, 'The
Himalayan Times' reported.
Bureau Report
First Published: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 18:47