BHOJPUR: An elderly man was found dead in Khandbari Municipality-8 of Sankhuwasabha district on Sunday.

The deceased has been identified as local Gopal Prasad Timilsina (67).

Timilsina, who had been a long time patient of hypertension, was found dead under a tree by locals at around 11 am yesterday, according to the District Police Office, Sankhuwasabha.

Meanwhile, the investigation into the case is underway, said police.