DOLPA: Bhim Bahadur Budha, the acting ward chairperson of Kaike Rural Municipality 7 in Dolpa district, has died due to severe injuries sustained in a landslide.
The 34 year old was injured on Thursday afternoon when a dry landslide unexpectedly struck the hillside in Lawan, Kaike Rural Municipality 7.
Around 4 PM, while road construction was underway, a sudden landslide occurred, resulting in rocks falling on Budha, leading to serious injuries.
Injured Ward Chairperson Taken to Nepalgunj for Treatment
Local residents and security forces quickly came to help Budha, who was initially taken to Dolpa District Hospital.
Sadly, he could not receive adequate treatment there and was referred to Nepalgunj on Friday.
He passed away on Saturday while being treated at a nursing home in Nepalgunj.
Budha Served as Acting Ward Chairperson
Budha was elected as a ward member of Kaike Rural Municipality 7 during the local elections in 2022.
He had been serving as the acting ward chairperson while the elected chairperson was away on official duties.
Budha’s death leaves the ward without its acting official. The rockslide during road construction in Lawan resulted in his fatal injuries.