Person goes missing after tuin collapses over Arun river

BHOJPUR: A person has gone missing after a tuin collapsed over Arun river in Shankhuwasabha district on Sunday.

The missing person has been identified as Ongdi Bhote, 30, of Bhotkhola Rural Municipality-2 in Sankhuwasabha district.

The incident occurred when Bhote was crossing Arun river with the help of the tuin, when it collapsed, and he fell into the river. He was on his way to Ridak from Chhumsur in the district.

A team of police from Chepuwa-based Police Post along with the locals have been carrying out a search operation, stated District Police Office, Sankhuwasabha.