A person has been attacked with a sharp weapon in Gaushala, Kathmandu on Monday.

Sabir Hussain (38) of Kalaiya Municipality-21, Bara and currently residing at Koteshwor was attacked near Tilganga, KMC-9.

Police have recovered a pistol from the incident site.

Kathmandu Valley Police Office, Ranipokhari spokesperson Dinesh Mainali said that Hussain was attacked at around 11:30 am today.

Hussain, who sustained injuries on his leg and back, is undergoing treatment at the KMC Hospital.

Police said that they are searching for the attackers who fled the scene after the incident.

Further investigation into the incident is underway, police said.