One killed in jeep accident

Damauli (Tanahu), Jan 25: A person died and another one was injured in a jeep accident at Mayde rural municipality-4 in Tanahu district this morning.

The deceased has been identified as Koiska Gharti, 13, of Kaledanda of Myagde-4, according to Deputy Superintendent of Police at the District Police Office, Shrawan Kumar BK.

The accident took place when the jeep (Ga 3 Cha 5838) heading towards Thurpu from Kaledanda fell some 20 meters off the road.

 Gharti was pronounced dead by a doctor at Province Hospital Damauli. 

Similarly, 15-year-old Dipson Gharti of the same place, who was injured in the accident is receiving the treatment. Police have arrested 30-year-old jeep driver, Basanta Gharti, for investigation.  (RSS)