Balloon Explosion Causes Fire: Finance Minister Paudel Injured, Airlifted to Kathmandu for Treatment

During the inauguration ceremony of "Pokhara Visit Year," a balloon explosion injured Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel and Pokhara Metropolitan Mayor Dhanraj Acharya. They were immediately given first aid and airlifted to Kathmandu for further treatment. Paudel received initial treatment at Gandaki Medical College, while Acharya was treated at Fishtail Hospital. Later, both were transferred to Kirtipur Burn Hospital. Further details about the incident are yet to be revealed. Their health condition is reported to be stable.