Two girls die, one missing while returning from wedding feast
Summary
Two young girls died and another remains missing after reportedly drowning while crossing the Sani Bheri river at night returning from a wedding feast in Rukum West. Authorities suspect they waded through the river instead of using a nearby suspension bridge.
Key Points
- Two girls, Kalpana Oli (11) and Urmila Oli (13), were found dead near the Sani Bheri river in Rukum West after attending a wedding feast.
- Their cousin, Sapana Oli (13), who accompanied them, remains missing despite ongoing search efforts.
- Preliminary police investigations indicate the cause of death was drowning while the girls likely attempted to cross the river on foot rather than using the suspension bridge.
- The incident has raised safety concerns for children commuting long distances in rural areas for school and social events.
