Durga Prasai Punched at Baglung Event

In a shocking incident that unfolded on Thursday in Baglung, renowned campaigner and medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai became the victim of a physical assault during a public event.

The assailant, identified as 37-year-old Ram Kanta Gautam from Baglung Municipality-7, allegedly approached Prasai as he was making his way to the stage and forcefully punched him. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and authorities are investigating the incident.

Local authorities acted swiftly, with the District Police Office in Baglung confirming the immediate arrest of Ram Kanta Gautam following the assault. The police are now conducting a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances leading to the attack and to ensure that justice is served.

The incident has raised serious concerns about the safety and security of participants in public gatherings. Eyewitnesses report that the assault occurred during a critical moment of the event, prompting a reevaluation of security measures for similar gatherings in the future.