DHARAN: A priest was found murdered in Pindenshwor Temple, Sunsari on Tuesday morning at 6 am.

The deceased has been identified as Bhawani Prasad Khatiwada, 45, a local resident of Dharan 14.

According to the Area Police Office, Dharan he was found dead beside a pond in a nearby temple. They added an investigation is underway for further information about the incident.