Man Charged with Attempted Murder and Vandalism Following Attack on Former PM Jhalanath Khanal's Residence

A case has been filed against a young man for arson at the residence of former Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal in Dallu on September 24th, during the 'Genji' protest, which resulted in injuries to his wife, Ravilaxmi Chitrakar.

The case was filed on Monday against 36-year-old Dil Bahadur Khati, a resident of Jaiprithivi Municipality-11, Bajhang. The police circle Swayambhu investigated and filed charges of criminal mischief and attempted murder against him in the District Court.

The Office of the Government Attorney has filed a charge sheet demanding compensation of NPR 103,450,000 and imprisonment against Khati for the offenses of 'attempted murder' and 'criminal mischief'.

According to the charge sheet, during the demonstration organized by the 'Genji' group against the Government of Nepal on Bhadra 24, 2082 BS, protesters entered the former Prime Minister Khanal's house.

The group allegedly verbally abused Khanal's wife and complainant, Ravi Lakshmi Chitrakar, and her family, and dispersed the security personnel.

The mob used flammable materials to set fire to a government vehicle (Province 03-01-002 Ja 5187) parked in the garage and household items inside Khanal's house. It is alleged that 70-year-old Ravi Lakshmi Chitrakar, who was inside the house at the time, was intentionally prevented from leaving and the fire was set with the intent to kill her.

The accused, Khati, is currently absconding. Police identified him through videos circulating on social media.