Three persons, who sustained critical injuries while trying to put out the fire that broke at Bhumikasthan Municipality in Arghakhanchi, lost their lives. The deceased have been identified as Pitambar Belbase (72), Padam Belbase (55) and Ghanashyam Belbase (52) of Bhumikasthan-2. Pitambar died on the way to the hospital in Rampur, Palpa while Padam lost his life nearby Narayangarh in Chitwan. Likewise, Ghanashyam died while being treated in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, said Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of the District Police Office, Mukunda Rijal.

At least five people were injured while trying to douse the fire that broke out at the home of Padam Belbase in Bhumikasthan-2 on Tuesday afternoon.

Asmita Belbase (26) and Madhav Belbase (35) were injured in the fire incident. Madhav's condition is critical, police said. After primary treatment at the District Hospital in Sandhikharka, the injured were referred to the Mission Hospital Palpa for further treatment. They were then referred to Kathmandu after their treatment was not possible in Palpa. Meanwhile, eight houses and sheds of Muslim settlement at Sandhikharka Municipality-4, Wangla were turned into ashes in another fire incident. The fire has left four buffaloes dead. Over 800 chickens were killed when the fire broke out in the farm, the district police office shared. The inferno has destroyed the houses and sheds of Khaire Miya, Rajim Miya, Kala Miya, Samsu Miya, Jamaladdin Miya, Safi Miya and Samsar Miya of Muslim community. The fire was taken under control with the help of Nepal Police and Armed Police personnel Force and local people.