An improvised explosive device (IED) went off at the office of Biratnagar Metropolitan Cityin Morang District of Province No. 1 on August 12, reports The Himalayan Times. No human casualty, however, was reported in the incident. The explosion damaged windowpanes of the office and the vehicle used by Mayor Bhim Parajuli. Police have arrested eight persons suspecting their involvement in the incident. Netra Bikram Chand-led party’s cadres are among the arrested. Earlier, Chand-led Maoist party had sent a letter seeking donation to the metropolis.
Meanwhile, embers of Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal (RJP-N) Presidium on August 12 met Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and urged him to address their issues including their demands to amend the constitution, reports The Himalayan Times. RJP-N leader Rajendra Mahato said they also told the Prime Minister to withdraw false charges slapped against the leaders and cadres of the party.