They took action against Murtilal Rajbansi for trying to run over Kamal Rai, 32, said Rudra Chudal, Inspector of Area Police Office, Belbari.
Rajbansi is a local of Bardanga-6 of Morang. He was taken to Biratnagar for treatment, said Chudal.
The former President opined that Nepal's communist movement was at a threshold of new opportunities and challenges.