KALIKOT: Police have arrested a man while he was hurling a bomb targeting a police van.

Police took hold of Dhaniram Shahi, 34, of Tilagufa Municipality- 6 while he was throwing the bomb targeting a police van mobilized for the security of SEE exam at Khadachakra-5, Rata Dab on Monday.

Preliminary investigation suggests that the arrestee is a cadre of Netra Bikram Chand Biplav outfit, said Nepal Police Spokesperson SSP Uttamraj Subedi.

Police said that are further investigating the case.