Elderly Man Drowns in Lakhandehi River While Attending Neighbor's Funeral
Summary
An elderly man drowned and went missing in the Lakhandehi river in Godaita, Sarlahi, after entering the water to bathe while attending his neighbor’s funeral. Search teams from locals, Nepal Police, and the Armed Police Force have been deployed as rising river levels caused by continuous rainfall hampered rescue efforts.
Key Points
- Chhitnu Sah, 70, drowned and went missing in the Lakhandehi river in Godaita, Sarlahi.
- He had entered the river to bathe while attending his neighbor's funeral.
- Rising water levels caused by continuous rainfall are believed to have swept him away.
- Locals, Nepal Police, and the Armed Police Force are searching for him.
