Kathmandu, Apr 04: Maoists opened fire at three Indian nationals and set ablaze their truck early on Sunday morning in Rupandehi district, 300 km west of Kathmandu , police said. The truck owner, driver and the cleaner suffered bullet injuries when they were attacked by the rebels while they were unloading sanitary goods imported from Rajasthan on a high way at Parsari vilaage at 5.30 a.m. , an official at district police office, Rupandehi, said.
The rebels also set ablaze the truck, which was completely damaged. The Indian nationals were admitted to Bhairahawa Medical College and they are said to be out of danger. One of the three wounded persons was identified as Hukum Ram Chaudhari, who hails from Rajasthan.
Police have launched a man-hunt to nab those involved in the attack.