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Pilgrim dies after falling from cliff in Bajura

The deceased has been identified as Biplav Ojha, 52, of Gokarneshwor municipality-5 in Kathmandu, according to Deputy Superintendent of Police at the District Police Office, Ikbal Hawari. 
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BAJURA, Aug 8: A pilgrim died after falling from a cliff near Bisnepani in Bajura district on Thursday evening. 



The deceased has been identified as Biplav Ojha, 52, of Gokarneshwor municipality-5 in Kathmandu, according to Deputy Superintendent of Police at the District Police Office, Ikbal Hawari. 


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The incident took place when Ojha was returning to Nateshwori after visiting Badimalika. DSP Hawari shared that a problem has surfaced to pull out the body from a gorge due to incessant rainfall. 


Though preparation was made to bring a helicopter of the Nepali Army for the rescue, the adverse weather conditions affected the plan, added police.


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