Jajarkot, November 4, 2026 — A 40-year-old man died after being struck with a hoe in Juni Chande Rural Municipality of Jajarkot district on Tuesday evening, police said.
The victim, identified as Bhabiram Thapa, was allegedly attacked by his cousin, 30-year-old Bale Thapa, of Pokhari in Ward 8 of the rural municipality.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Buddhi Sagar Puri of the District Police Office, Jajarkot, said Bhabiram died from his injuries before he could receive medical treatment.
The incident took place on a road at Pank in Ward 8 on Tuesday evening, according to police.
After receiving information about the incident, a seven-member police team led by Assistant Sub-Inspector Tilak Chand reached the scene. Police said they recovered the hoe allegedly used in the attack from a nearby field.
Bale Thapa fled after the incident. Police are searching for him and have launched a further investigation, DSP Puri said.
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