Police have arrested Sangen Rai, 26, of Andherighat in Pauwadungma Rural Municipality- 5 on September 18 on the charge of throwing stones at police constable Kumar Katuwal (39).
According to DSP Krishna Kumar Chand of the District Police Office, the accused pelted stones at the security constable on September 17 accusing him of not allowing him to enter the district.
According to DSP Chand, the accused had pelted stones at the security constable while enforcing the ban on entering the rural municipality to control the risk of coronavirus infection.
The victim is undergoing treatment at Birat Medical College, Biratnagar. According to DSP Chand, six stitches were applied due to head injuries.
The accused has been kept in custody and investigation is underway, informed police.