Finance minister, Pokhara mayor Acharya injured as balloon launch goes wrong

Himal Press 15 Feb 2025
Finance minister, Pokhara mayor Acharya injured as balloon launch goes wrong

POKHARA: Minister for Finance Bishnu Prasad Paudel and Pokhara Metropolitan City (PMC) Mayor Dhan Raj Acharya were injured in a freaky accident in Pokhara on Saturday.

The two sustained burn injuries during the launch of Visit Pokhara 2025 campaign in Pokhara on Saturday when hydrogen-filled balloons unexpectedly caught fire and exploded during a remote-controlled release ceremony.

Minister Paudel and Mayor Acharya suffered minor burns on their faces due to the fire. They have been airlifted to Kathmandu after receiving first aid in Pokhara. They are being treated at Kirtipur-based Burns Hospital.

Eyewitnesses say injuries to Mayor Acharya are more severe.

 

Published On: 15 Feb 2025

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