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Former PM Khanal’s wife in critical condition after house set on fire



KATHMANDU: Rabilaxmi Chitrakar, wife of former Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal, is undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit at Kirtipur Burn Hospital.

She was severely injured after a mob set fire to the family’s residence in Dallu during the ongoing Gen-Z protest unrest. Chitrakar was trapped inside and later rescued in critical condition.

Hospital Director Dr. Kiran Nakarmi confirmed she remains in serious condition under intensive care.

 

 

Publish Date : 10 September 2025 16:34 PM

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