A 58-year-old man from Khotang died after being allegedly shot by his 25-year-old companion, Chetan Rai, during a hunting trip. The incident occurred on Wednesday in the Hatthidunge jungle.

According to police, the victim, Jagat Prasad Rai, was struck by a musket shot fired by Chetan.

After the incident, Chetan fled the scene but was tracked down and arrested the following day.

Authorities recovered two muskets at the scene.