KATHMANDU: Anika Adhikari, a student in grade 12, was shot in Damak, Jhapa, as she was returning home after completing her exam at Himalayan Secondary School on Friday. Adhikari, originally from Udayapur but residing in Damak, is currently undergoing treatment at Life Line Hospital in the area. The incident has sparked an investigation, with authorities actively pursuing those responsible for the shooting.

Authorities have identified one individual, Amit Kumar Yadav from Siraha, as a suspect in the shooting. Adhikari's presence in Damak was due to her accommodation in a rented room while she pursued her education. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and authorities are working diligently to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident.