An IED exploded when the vehicle carrying Pun reached the Fedikhola near Bhittawa of Madi rural municipality-1. Leader Pun was returning after attending an election gathering at Sukidaha rural municipality. However, no damage was reported.

The people behind the incident are not yet known. Pun was on his way to take part in a programme to be held in Ghartigaon of Jinawang, Rolpa. (RSS)