Woman, five goats killed by electrocution in Gorkha
Summary
A woman and five goats died from electrocution caused by a faulty electric pole while grazing livestock in Arughat Rural Municipality-2, Gorkha.
Key Points
- A 54-year-old woman named Dhan Kumari Gurung was electrocuted along with five goats while grazing in Gorkha district.
- The accident occurred due to a high-voltage current from a faulty nearby electricity pole in Arughat Rural Municipality-2.
- The police conducted legal procedures and sent the body for post-mortem at Arughat Health Centre.
- An investigation has been launched by police and the Nepal Electricity Authority to determine the cause of the electrical short circuit and check for negligence.
