KATHMANDU, Feb 19: A pistol was “accidentally” fired at the Balambu Police Station in Kathmandu.

AIG Deepak Thapa said that the incident occurred at around 5 PM on Sunday when the pistol belonging to police station chief, Inspector Surendra Shrestha of the division was being handed over after his duty, resulting in one person being injured.

AIG Thapa mentioned that the inspector's own bodyguard was the victim of the accidental fire. “It appears the pistol went off accidentally when the inspector was completing his duty and handing over the pistol. The bodyguard sustained an injury to his leg," he said, adding that despite it being an accident, there seemed to be some carelessness involved.

The injured bodyguard, identified as Ashish Jaiswal, was promptly taken to the APF hospital for treatment and is reported to be out of danger.

Similarly, another person suffered a minor injury to his toe but has since returned home after receiving treatment.

AIG Thapa has directed SSP Bhupendra Khatri of the District Police Range Kathmandu to thoroughly investigate the incident and ascertain the facts.

Inspector Shrestha was detained for further investigation and was taken to the District Police Range, Kathmandu, for questioning.

 
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