Senior communist leader Burma shot by MMT gunmen

Veteran communist leader Krishna Raj Burma was shot by cadres of Madhesi Mukti Tigers (MMT), an armed outfit active in Terai region, in Rajbiraj of Saptari district Wednesday evening.

Three MMT gunmen who entered Burma's house, pretending to be looking for rooms to rent, fired three bullets at the 70-year-old communist leader who was sleeping in his room.

Critically injured in the attack, Burma was rushed to BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences in Dharan for treatment. Reports quoting doctors said Burma is out of danger.

MMT has claimed responsibility for the murder attempt. The armed group which claims to have been fighting for an independent 'Terai state' has been targeting mainly the local leaders of political parties and people of hill origin living in Terai. nepalnews.com mk May 01 08