KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 11

A body of a youth was retrieved from the bank of Bagmati river near the Baneshwor-based vegetable market at Kathmandu metropolis-31.

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The Kathmandu District Police Range confirmed the deceased as Bikash Mahara, 20, of Shankhamul. Range Spokesperson Superintendent of Police, Kumud Dhungel said the police also found a part of an used syringe and a mobile set.

During the police preliminary investigation into the matter, Mahara had the drug addiction issue. Police are further investigating the case.