April 12, Kathmandu – A female ward member lost her life after being hit by a rock that fell from a cliff in Budhiganga Municipality, Bajura district. The deceased has been identified as 37-year-old Kalpana Devi Thapa, a ward member of Budhiganga–3, according to the Bajura District Police Office.
The incident occurred around 5:30 PM, Inspector Naresh Bahadur Shahi, Information Officer of the Bajura District Police Office, confirmed.
According to Inspector Shahi, Ward Member Thapa of Guingad, Budhiganga–3, was returning home on foot from Falasain Bazaar in Budhiganga Municipality–6 when she was struck by a rock that had fallen from a cliff. Locals informed the police that the rock had pushed her down approximately 50 meters from the footpath to the road below. Inspector Shahi further added that Ward Member Thapa died at the scene. A police team has reached the location and is currently conducting an investigation.
