Kathmandu, February 16
The death toll in a fire incident occurred from the leakage of cooking gas at a local Kamalpokhari-based eatery (Momo house) has climbed to four. According to the Spokesperson for the District Range Kathmandu and Superintendent of Police, Apil Raj Bohora, the latest victim is Chhiring Lama, 25, from Dhunkharka of Bethanchok rural municipality in Kavrepalanchowk.
He was temporarily residing in Kamalpokhari. He succumbed to burns last night. Others seven injured in the incident took place on February 5 are under treatment.
Other deceased in the incident are Pradip Tamang, 22, from Udayapurgadhi-7 in Udaypur, Rabin Rai, 18, from Manahari rural municipality-5 in Makawanpur, and Bhim Bahadur Ghale of Galtar of Katari municipality-8 in Udayapur.
