Tuesday, August 18th, 2026

Bhimphedi accident claims life of Laxmi Badu



KATHMANDU: Laxmi Badu, who was seriously injured in a Scorpio accident at Jurikhel in Bhimphedi Rural Municipality-6, Makawanpur, on Tuesday morning, has died during treatment.

According to DSP Madhav Prasad Kafle of the District Police Office, Makawanpur, the 49-year-old Badu was airlifted to Chhauni Hospital in Kathmandu by a Nepal Army helicopter at around 10:40 am on Tuesday. She died during treatment at 10:29 am, police said.

Badu’s body has been kept at Chhauni Hospital. She was the wife of Tara Datta Badu, registrar of the High Court Birgunj. Four people injured in the accident were airlifted to Kathmandu by a NepalI Army helicopter at around 9:15 am. Chief Judge of the High Court Birgunj Gokarna Dangi, Ritendra Badu and Rita Badu are receiving treatment at Chhauni Hospital.

Meanwhile, Scorpio driver Chunilal Chaudhary and registrar Tara Datta Badu were taken to Hetauda Hospital for further treatment.

The accident occurred on Tuesday morning when the Scorpio (Province 3-01-002 Jha 5183), travelling from Kathmandu to Birgunj, lost control at Jurikhel and plunged about 60 metres into a ravine below the road.

Publish Date : 18 August 2026 12:04 PM

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