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Labourer’s body found near Balkhu vegetable market, police suspect murder



KATHMANDU: A labourer working at the Balkhu vegetable market in Kathmandu Metropolitan City-14 has been found dead, with police suspecting murder.

The deceased has been identified as 41-year-old Ram Krishna Dahal, originally from Makwanpur, who had been living in a tin-roofed shelter near the market.

According to Kathmandu District Police spokesperson SP Apil Raj Bohara, Dahal’s body was discovered inside the shelter around 10:30 AM on Wednesday.

“After receiving the report, a police team was deployed to conduct an investigation and prepare the necessary documentation,” Bohara said.

As injuries were found on Dahal’s body, police suspect he was murdered and have launched an investigation into the case.

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