Arun-3 worker dies of electric shock

 Kimathanka (Sankhuwasabha), July 21: A worker at the under-construction 900-megawatt Arun-3 Hydropower Project died of electric shock this morning.

The District Police Office, Sankhuwasabha, confirmed the death of Karan Dhar Paudel, 40, from Ghodaghodi municipality-2 in Kailali. The incident occurred inside a tunnel under the project at Chichila rural municipality-3.

Severely injured, Paudel died during treatment at the District Hospital, Sankhuwasabha, said Police Inspector Ram Kumar Lamichhane.

Over 300 workers, also including from India, have been hired under the project.

Meanwhile, a child has gone missing in the Saptakoshi River at Rajabas of Barahachhetra municipality in Sunsari.

The missing child has been identified as Deepesh Mehata, 11, of Bhokraha Narsingh rural municipality-1, according to Sunsari's Deputy Superintendent of Police, Yoga Raj Khatiwada.

The child went missing while bathing in the river. He was accompanied by two others who returned safely. Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force are jointly conducting a search operation for him. (RSS)