Falling stone kills elderly man during road repair in Khotang

Summary

A 71-year-old man, Bal Bahadur Rai, died after being hit by a falling stone during road maintenance work in Khotang's Halesi Tuwachung Municipality.

Key Points
  • A 71-year-old man named Bal Bahadur Rai died when struck by a falling stone during road repair work in Khotang.
  • The incident occurred at Chyasmitar Dalphu in Ward 3 of Halesi Tuwachung Municipality.
  • The stone was dislodged by a JCB excavator involved in the repair work.
  • The excavator and its driver, Kewal Magar, have been taken into police custody.
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