CPN-UML cadre Hansa Rawat died when cadres of UML and Nepali Congress clashed at Cheddaha Village Council in Bajura district on Sunday.

Rawat, 55, was on the way to Election Commission office to participate in the nomination process for the second phase local polls when the confrontation between major two parties took place.

Gravely injured Rawat breathed his last while being brought to district headquarters Martadi for treatment.

According to District Police Office DSP Dal Bahadur Bogati, around 30 cadres from both sides have suffered injuries in the clash.

However, the scuffle did not disturb filing of the nominations in nine local units of the district. Filing of nominations was conducted peacefully and with excitement in Bajura, it is learnt.

There are four municipalities and five village councils in the district.