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Border Dispute in Bajura: Four Injured Airlifted Amidst Police Post Construction Tensions

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Four individuals were airlifted for medical treatment following a violent clash over the construction of a temporary police post in Lampata, Himali Rural Municipality, Bajura. The dispute, involving residents from Humla, escalated into physical altercations, resulting in multiple injuries. The injured were transported to Surkhet Provincial Hospital via helicopter, with expenses covered by the Himali rural municipality.

• The scuffle occurred in Ranisaina of Himali Rural Municipality-3, Bajura, when locals from Humla attacked residents over the construction of a temporary police post.
• Six people were injured in the attack, including the Chief Administrative Officer of Himali Rural Municipality, a Ward Member, his wife, and a police head constable.
• The injured were rescued using a private company's helicopter, with the Himali rural municipality covering the costs.
• Tensions had been building for days, with a previous clash occurring on May 17 over border disputes between the two rural municipalities.
• A visiting delegation led by Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City Mayor Gopal Hamal was in the area as part of a regional campaign when tensions escalated.