Police open fire to detain alleged drug peddler in Lalitpur

Police on Tuesday afternoon opened fire to take an alleged drug peddler under control at Thadodhunga in Jhamsikhel of Lalitpur.

SP Rabindra Regmi who is also the spokesperson of the Valley Crime Investigation Office said that Abhinas Rai (45) was shot and taken under control after he tried to attack the police personnel at around 1 pm today.

Rai, who sustained injuries on his right leg, is undergoing treatment at the Trauma Center, he said.

Police said that they have recovered a pistol, two rounds of its bullets and drugs from his possession.

Further investigation into the incident is underway, said police.