Two killed in Ramechhap landslide

Two persons died in a landslide at Tokarpur Lekhkharka in Doramba Sailung Rural Municipality-3 of Ramechhap district.

Inspector Kailash Neupane, Information Officer at the District Police Office, Ramechhap, informed that two persons died after the landslide triggered by incessant rainfall swept away two houses in the district on Saturday.

“The bodies of two persons have been found. Their identities are yet to be ascertained. A person was rescued with injuries. Efforts are underway to search for others,” he said.

According to locals, eight to 10 persons are missing in the landslide.

The mudslide washed away four houses and a bridge in Doramba Rural Municipality.

Tokarpur residents have been left panic stricken following the landslide.

Locals of 1, 2 and 3 have been affected after the landslide that occurred last night.

More details are awaited.