Woman Stabbed in Shuklaphanta Attack; Suspect Evades Authorities

Kanchanpur: A distressing incident unfolded in Shuklaphanta of Kanchanpur, where a 48-year-old woman, Janki Devi Bhandari, became the victim of a stabbing near her residence in Shuklaphanta Municipality Ward Number 7 on Monday morning.

According to Ishwar Thapa, the police inspector at the local police office in Jhalari, the assailant, identified as 55-year-old Mangal Bohra from the same locality, stabbed Bhandari in the back while she was walking on the road. In light of the severity of her injuries, Bhandari was subsequently referred to Maya Metro Hospital in Dhangadhi, as the necessary medical attention was not available in Jhalari.

As per the latest update, Bhandari's condition is reported to be moderate, and medical professionals are working to stabilize her. Meanwhile, the alleged attacker, Mangal Bohra, is currently at large, prompting law enforcement to intensify efforts to locate and apprehend him. Police Inspector Thapa confirmed that an active search operation is in progress to bring the perpetrator to justice. Further details on the incident will be provided as the investigation unfolds.