MORANG: An elderly man was found dead at Bheduwathan of Dayaniya-7 in Morang on Thursday evening.

The identity of the deceased, who appeared to be in his 80s, is yet to be established.

It has been learned that he used to make a living by begging in the area.

The body has been kept at the Rangeli Hospital for autopsy.

Meanwhile, a bus driver apparently died due to excessive consumption of alcohol here last night.

The deceased has been identified as Mahendra Chaudhary (35) of Bhaunne, Morang.

He used to drive a bus on Dharan-Tehrathum route.