An arrest warrant has been issued against Nepal Communist Party General Secretary Netra Bikram Chand among other leaders of the party.

The Lalitpur District Court on Monday issued the warrant against Chand and Khadga Bahadur Bishwokarma among other leaders on the charge of possessing arms, crimes against the state and detonating Improvised Explosive Devices.

The court issued arrest warrant against Bhaktapur district in charge Tek Bahadur KC, Standing Committee member Santosh Budha Magar, central member Udaya Bahadur Chalaune, School Department members Bharat Bahadur Bam, Mohan Bahadur Karki and Padam Bahadur Rai among other leaders.

They have been ordered to appear before the court within 35 days.