Two people died in Salyan as they were electrocuted on their way to take part in a victory rally of Kumakh rural municipality’s elected representatives.
According to the police, the deceased are Gopal Budhamagar, 22, and Lokendra Rana, 26, of Kumakh-1.
They were traveling on the roof of a bus when they came in contact with electric live wires in Kumakh-2 bordering Rukum West Municipality of Rukum, said the police.
Fifteen others are receiving treatment at Mission Hospital, Chaurjahari.