Girl returning home after SLC exam dies

DHANGADI, March 15: A 16-year-old girl returning home after appearing in SLC exam today was killed when her bicycle was hit by a tractor (Se 1 Ta 4639) at Lovely Chowk, Dhanpa-5 in Dhangadi.



Laxmi Bhatta died on spot in the incident, DSP Rishirak Kharel of District Police Office said. [break]



Meanwhile, Garima Chaudhary (20), a pillion rider, was injured in the incident. She is receiving treatment at Seti Zonal Hospital.



The tractor driver has been arrested, police said.

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