Gulmi, October 7, 2026 — A 24-year-old man was found dead in his field in Dhurkot Rural Municipality-5, Adheri, Gulmi, after he allegedly came into contact with an electrical wire.
Rishiram Bhandari had gone to his field on Tuesday afternoon to irrigate it. When he failed to return and could not be contacted, his relatives and neighbors searched for him.
He was found dead in his own field at Simla Chaur on Wednesday morning during the search.
According to police, Bhandari is suspected to have been electrocuted by a wire hanging from an electricity pole.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Birendra Bishwakarma of the District Police Office, Gulmi, said further investigation into the incident is underway.
