DHANGADHI: A wounded and helpless wildlife reserve center has been established in Shivapuri community forest at Dhangadhi.

Nripa Bahadur Wod, Mayor of Dhangadhi sub-metropolis and Division Forest Office Dhangadhi chief Ramchandra Kandel jointly inaugurated the reserve center established to promote tourism in the area.

The mini zoo has been established nearby the Shivapuridham in a bid to attract domestic and foreign tourists, said Mayor Wod.

He also stated that the wounded and helpless wildlife would be treated and protected in the center.