Deputy prime minister and mayor suffered burn injuries during an event
An Indian national, Kamlesh Kumar, has been arrested in connection with a hydrogen balloon explosion at a tourism event in Nepal. The incident occurred during the inauguration of Visit Pokhara Year 2025, injuring Deputy Prime Minister Bishnu Paudel and Mayor Dhanraj Acharya with burn injuries. The explosion was caused by a spark from an electric switch igniting the hydrogen-filled balloons. An investigation committee has been established to determine the cause and assess safety protocols. Organizers have pledged to review safety measures to prevent future incidents.
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