Gokarneshwor: fraud suspect shot after attacking police with sharp weapon while fleeing

Police in Gokarneshwor, Kathmandu, shot and apprehended a man who attacked officers with a sharp weapon while trying to flee. A team from the District Police Range, Kathmandu, opened fire at around 6:30pm on Thursday in Gamcha, Gokarneshwor Municipality-3.

The arrested man is accused of involvement in dollar and gold fraud as well as robbery. According to police, he tried to flee by attacking officers with a sharp weapon when they attempted to take him into custody.

He is accused of defrauding people by showing fake dollars. He was taken to the Trauma Center for treatment after being injured. The District Police Range, Kathmandu, said the robbery suspect was arrested after officers fired at him.

Police are continuing their investigation into the incident.