Two killed in separate incidents in Hetauda

Two persons were killed in separate incidents in Hetauda on Friday.

Janak Rai, 68, of Hetauda-6, succumbed to injuries after being hit by an auto-rickshaw in Chaugadha along Kanti Lokpath. He was rushed to a hospital, but died during treatment. Police have arrested the rickshaw driver, Shankar Karki, 31, for investigation.

In another incident, Mangal Singh Chepang, 38, of Manahari Rural Municipality-8, was electrocuted by a fallen 11,000 volt high voltage wire. He died on the spot.

Indra Maya Magar, 40, also suffered minor injuries after coming into contact with the live wire. Her condition is reported to be stable.