KATHMANDU: Eight Indian tourists who were found unconscious at Everest Panaroma Resort based at Daman in Thaha Municipality in Makawanpur district have died.
The tourists – four men and four women – who were airlifted to Kathmandu for treatment on Tuesday morning passed away in the course treatment at Hams Hospital, Dhumbarahi.
The deceased have been identified as Ranjit Kumar, 39, his wife Indu Ranjit, 34, their two-year-old son Vaishnab, Prabin Krishna Nayar, 39, his wife Saraiya Nayar, 34, Abhinab, 5, Archa, 6, daughter Badra, 4, from Kerala State of India.
They were found unconscious in two rooms of the resort this morning. According to SP Sushil Singh Rathore, they were fine when they went to bed on Monday evening.
Police have suspected gas heater lit to ward off cold at night behind their unconsciousness.
SP Rathor said they are investigating the case.
Meanwhile, Indian Embassy in Kathmandu has expressed concerns over the incident.
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