26-year-old youth found dead on banks of Surnaya river in Baitadi

Dhangadhi: Naresh Koli, a 26-year-old resident of Patan Municipality-3, Gujar, has been found dead on the banks of the Surnaya River in Baitadi.

Police reported that his body was discovered in the riverbed about 100 meters below after falling from the road near a tunnel in Patan-3. The information was provided by Police Inspector Suraj Singh, spokesperson for the District Police Office, Baitadi.

Koli had gone to Patan Bazaar on Tuesday to shop for goods but did not return home by evening. His brother informed the police, prompting a search.

During the search, his body was recovered around 8 am on Wednesday. Police have stated that further investigation into the incident is ongoing.