KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 12
The death toll of Jajarkot jeep accident has reached 11, police said. Among the deceased seven of them are from Ward No. 5 in Chhedagad Municipality, Jajarkot district.
The victims have been identified as the jeep driver Man Bahadur Raut of Bhagawatimai Municipality-2 in Dailekh district, helper Birendra KC and Ammar Khadka of ward no. 3 of the same municipality.
Likewise, Deepak Adhikari, Nainsara Adhikari, Jaikuwara Budha, Ram Bahadur Budha, Devisara Budha, Amar Adhikari and Nisa Adhikari of Chhedagad Municipality-5 and Bir Bahadur Khatri of ward no. 6 of the same municipality, said Deputy Mayor of Chhedagad Municipality, Chandra Bahadur Thapa.
As many as 12 people were on board the ill-fated jeep (Karnali State 2001 Cha 0429) headed to Lewa of Chhedagard Municipality fell 200 metres down the road in the district this afternoon. Critically injured Jaibhan Adhikari has been sent to Nepalgunj for treatment, added Thapa.
Meanwhile, an investigation into the case is underway, police said.
