Worker dies after being hit by stone in Taplejung

Summary

A worker died after being hit by a falling stone at the under-construction Palung Khola Hydropower Project in Taplejung. The 23-year-old was rushed to Taplejung District Hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.

Key Points
  • A worker died on Tuesday after being struck by a falling stone at a hydropower project under construction in Taplejung.
  • The deceased was identified as 23-year-old Mandip Limbu, a resident of Mikwakhola Rural Municipality-4, Sawa.
  • The incident happened while he was drilling at the Palung Khola Hydropower Project site.
  • Police said discussions are underway between the project representatives and the victim's family.
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