Child dies in election campaign vehicle hit in Rautahat

Summary

A four-year-old girl, Alpha Khatun, died after being hit by a vehicle used by an RSP election candidate during door-to-door campaigning in Rautahat. The driver fled after taking her to the hospital, and police are investigating.

Key Points
  • A four-year-old girl, Alpha Khatun, was hit by a vehicle used for election campaigning by Rastriya Swatantra Party candidate Sheikh Sagir in Rautahat.
  • The incident occurred during door-to-door campaigning in Ishanath Municipality–4, Mathiyatol.
  • The injured child was taken to City Hospital in Gaur and then referred to Provincial Hospital, where she was declared dead.
  • The driver who hit the child fled after dropping her at the hospital and police are searching for him and investigating the case.
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