Arniko Highway Reopens After Fatal Tipper Accident in Banepa

Summary

Arniko Highway in Banepa reopened after a scooter rider was fatally hit by a tipper, leading to protests and the tipper being set on fire.

Key Points
  • Arniko Highway was blocked due to a fatal scooter accident involving a tipper in Banepa.
  • The deceased scooter rider was Oman Pradhan, 31, from Dhulikhel Municipality-8.
  • Locals set the tipper with registration Bagmati Province-01-004 Ka 3423 on fire and obstructed the highway.
  • Police extinguished the fire and reported that the situation is returning to normal.
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