RASUWA: Two persons were critically injured when a bear attacked them at Khalchet area in Rasuwa district today.

They are Man Bahadur Tamang, 65, of Naukunda rural municipality and Shiva Prasad Gajurel, 50, of Kalika rural municipality-5.

The bear that came out from Langtang National Park attacked them when they were collecting grass at a private land, said locals.

Both of them have been referred to Kathmandu for further treatment after primary treatment in the locality, shared Deputy Superintendent of Police, Hem Bahadur Shahi.