Five Missing in Bajhang Avalanche: Rescue Operation Underway

Bajhang: Tragedy struck in Bajhang as five individuals are reported missing following an avalanche in Patan. The incident occurred in Bhansera Patan, Surma Rural Municipality-2, where a group of Yarsa collectors were caught in the avalanche. The District Police Office Bajhang confirmed the unfortunate event, with Deputy Superintendent of Police Gyan Bahadur Bista, the Chief of Police, acknowledging the disappearance of the five individuals.

Due to the challenging network connectivity in the area, obtaining comprehensive details of the incident remains a difficulty. The local residents who were engaged in yarsa collection in Patan alerted the police about the avalanche. In response, the district authorities swiftly dispatched a team of police personnel and armed forces to the affected site. However, reaching Patan from the headquarters requires a laborious one-and-a-half-day journey on foot. Consequently, a complete understanding of the situation will only emerge once the police team arrives at the scene, as explained by Police Chief Bisht.

At present, the names of the missing individuals have not been disclosed. The police have identified two individuals from Surma Rural Municipality-3 and three individuals from Jayaprithbi Municipality-11 as part of the missing group. Efforts are underway to locate and rescue the missing individuals, as the local authorities remain dedicated to managing this distressing situation.