KATHMANDU: A landslide in Bhangala, Sitganga Municipality, Arghakhanchi, has resulted in the death of a person today. The victim, Bishnu Thapa, was buried when the landslide triggered by recent rains collapsed a shed in Simalpani, Sitganga Municipality-13, on Tuesday morning.
Thapa had gone to free the animals from the shed when the landslide struck and was trapped, dying instantly. The landslide also trapped a buffalo and two goats along with Thapa.
Ramu Acharya, the secretary of Ward No-13, confirmed the incident and reported that Thapa was the sole human casualty, while the animals were also caught in the landslide.