An elderly man died after casting his vote in Baitadi.

The deceased has been identified as Hari Singh Bhat (84) of Kaphalda, Dogadakedar Rural Municipality-3.

Police said that Bhat fell unconscious after casting the ballot at Sanatan Dharma Higher Secondary School in Khochlek at around 8 am today.

He breathed his last on the way to a hospital for treatment.