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Former mayor commits suicide

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MAHOTTARI, July 8: Former mayor of Jaleswor Municipality, Balkrishna Dhakal, committed suicide by consuming poison on Sunday night, confirmed the District Police Office, Mahottari.



Dhakal, who was said to have consumed poison in a family dispute with her spouse, breathed his last while undergoing treatment at Zonal Hospital Janakpur. [break]



Necessary investigation into the incident is on, said police sources.



Late Dhakal was elected as Mayor of Jaleswor Municipality from the CPN-UML in the local elections held in 2054-55 BS.


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