Kathmandu blast: 3 killed

Three persons were killed a five others injured in a powerful bomb explosion in Kathmandu barely 200 metres from Singha Durbar, the official seat of Nepal government, on Monday.

Updated on: Feb 28, 2012, 01:01:51 IST

Hindustan Times | By Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu

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Three persons were killed a five others injured in a powerful bomb explosion in Kathmandu barely 200 metres from Singha Durbar, the official seat of Nepal government, on Monday.

The blast took place outside the central office of Nepal Oil Corporation, the government entity which enjoys monopoly over import and distribution of petroleum products, in Babar Mahal at 1:05pm.

Two persons died on the spot while another succumbed to injuries in hospital. The conditions of two of the injured are stated to be critical.

Soon after the blast, a person claiming to be spokesperson of Samyukta Jatiya Mukti Morcha, a previously unknown outfit, called up television channels and claimed responsibility.

Reports say that the person who identified himself as Biswo Kranti said the blast was in protest against recent hike in petrol prices. Nepal government had increased prices of petroleum products on Saturday.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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