Dr. Hemang Dixit shot at (news update)

May 4, 2006
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A noted paediatrician and prolific writer, Prof. Dr. Hemang Dixit, 69, has been shot at and injured this morning.

According to police, two unidentifed people on a motorbike shot Prof. Dixit when he was on his way to Kathmandu Medical College (KMC) at 9:40 a. m. near Maitidevi bridge.

Talking to Nepalnews, Achyut Adhikari, administrator at the Kathmandu Medical College at Sinamangal, said Dr. Dixit had received bullet injuries on his neck. He said Dr. Dixit’s condition is stable, he is out of danger and is undergoing treatment. Dr. Dixit is the principal of KMC.

According to reports, the assailants opened fire at Dr. Dixit from close range. He was then rushed to the hospital by his driver.

According to Adhikari, some unidentified assailants had also made a shooting attempt at one of the board members of the KMC some four months ago.

Police said they had no idea about the assailants or their motives and that an investigation was underway.

Dr. Dixit has written some ten books with the ‘pen name’ Mani Dixit. His books include “The Adventure of Chandra and Damaru: Two Boys of Nepal” and “Anapurna Fantasy.” A member of PEN Nepal chapter, Mani Dixit has has also authored a number of books for children.