Seven held after missing man found dead in Kailali forest

Summary

A 52-year-old man reported missing from his home was found dead at the bottom of a cliff in a forested area of Chure Rural Municipality-1, Kailali. Police have detained seven people for questioning after recovering a video that allegedly contains threats against the victim.

Key Points
  • Yagya Bahadur Bohara of Nigali was found dead in the Tulikhet forest area of Chure Rural Municipality-1, Kailali, while police were searching for him.
  • Police say preliminary findings suggest Bohara had been drinking alcohol with seven other people before the incident.
  • Investigators recovered a video recording in which some of those present were allegedly heard threatening to kill Bohara.
  • Seven individuals have been detained for further questioning as the investigation continues.
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