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Rhino-horn smuggler injured in firing in Butwal



BUTWAL: A shooting took place at a hotel at Milanchowk in Butwal this morning injuring one person.

A rhino horn smuggler is reported to have snatched a pistol from the police and used it to fire a shot injuring another smuggler.

According to the Area Police Office, Butwal, the shooting took place at Kalash Hotel.

The injured have been taken to Lumbini Provincial Hospital, Butwal for treatment. He has not been identified yet. He has been shot in the chin.

Chief of the Butwal Area Police Office, Deputy Superintendent of Police Pratit Singh Rathore said police are safe.

Police have arrested two persons from the hotel while is absconding.

Publish Date : 06 December 2020 11:28 AM

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