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Pedestrian killed in road accident
60-year-old man dies after being hit by jeep in Banke.bookmark
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Published at : March 14, 2025
Updated at : March 14, 2025 16:12
Nepalgunj
A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a jeep while walking along the East-West Highway in Kohalpur, Banke.
The deceased, identified as Atwari Tharu, 60, from ward 15 of Kohalpur Municipality, was hit by the jeep, according to Deputy Superintendent of Police Deepak Patali of the District Police Office, Banke.
Police have taken the driver into custody.
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