A ward member candidate of Dilasaini Rural Municipality-5, Baitadi was injured in a khukuri attack on Monday.
Hari Ram Saud (60) was attacked with the khukuri at around 10 pm yesterday, Inspector Lok Raj Joshi of the District Police Office, Baitadi said.
It has been learnt that a candidate of Maoist Centre, Hari Ram was attacked by the group of Ajit Saud.
Police said that he sustained injuries on his head and body.
The District Police Office said that Hari Ram has been referred to a hospital in Dhangadhi after receiving primary treatment at the local Gokuleshwor Hospital.
