12-year-old Arpan Rai of Dhapasi-9 and Anil Maharjan, 14, of Dharmasthali were killed in two separate incidents, confirmed Metropolitan Police.

According to police, Rai fell off from the roof of his three-storied house in Dhapasi near Basundhara while throwing water balloon. Following which, Rai was first rushed to the Basundhara-based Ishan Children Hospital and then to Bansbari-based Neuro Hospital.

He was declared dead by the doctors around mid-noon soon after he was taken to the Neuro Hospital.

Likewise, Maharjan died after he fell unconscious while running away with his friends upon spotting a police patrolling team.

He was immediately rushed to Balaju-based Jana Maitri Hospital where he was pronounced dead moments later.

Holi, the festival of colours, is being celebrated with zest in the hills, including the Capital today. The festival will be celebrated with equal gusto in the Tarai plains tomorrow.