MAHENDRANAGAR: One person drowned in the Mahakali River at Dodhara Chandani in Kanchanpur district on Saturday.

The Area Police Office, Dodhara Chandani confirmed the death of Top Bahadur Thapa Magar, 63, from Dodhara Chandani municipality-10 in the incident. He drowned while fishing in the river.

Police Inspector Krishna Soni said the body will be handed to the family after completing all necessary legal procedures.