Prakash Bhujel’s license found; detention extended by 5 more days

KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu District Court has granted a five-day extension in custody Prakash Bhujel for further investigation following his involvement in a fatal road accident.

District Police spokesperson Superintendent Nawaraj Adhikari reported that the extension was approved to allow more time for the inquiry.

The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon on the Sankhu-Thali road section in Shankharapur Municipality-9, Indrayani.

Bhujel was driving a car with license plate number Ba 19 Cha 2695, heading from Thali toward Sankhu, when it struck a motorcycle with plate number Bagmati State 02-018 Pa 6875.

The motorcycle driver, 38-year-old Narayan Nagarkoti from Kageshwari Manohara-2, died from the impact.

Narayan’s wife, 32-year-old Sanumaya Nagarkoti, who was a pilion rider, sustained serious injuries and is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital.

Authorities also noted that Bhujel’s driver’s license was not found on him at the scene.

As part of the ongoing investigation, the police have requested a copy of his license from the Department of Transport Management.