4 of a family die in Bheri Hospital quarter

Narayan Khadka

Dang, Dec 30

Four persons of a single family have died in the quarter of Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj Wednesday night.
Four family members of Dhan Prasad Bhattarai from Khadachakra municipality 6 of Kalikot have been found dead in the quarter Thursday morning, according to Inspector with Banke Police Khim Bahadur Gharti.
The deceased persons include the hospital's store keeper Dhan Prasad, 24, his mother Kokila, elder sister Nanda Kali and four-month son Action.
The whole family had slept in a single room burning coal for warmth as the temperature climbed down owing to winter rain throughout Wednesday and died apparently due to carbon monoxide poisoning in the closed room.
"They burnt coal for warmth. They seem to have been asphyxiated as even the windows were closed," Gharti stated.
Three other members have also been sickened in the incident. Dhan Prasad's wife Sushila can now speak while his brother Narendra and three-year-old son Bibash are still unconscious.

Published Date: 2021-12-30 11:19:00

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