Regular traffic on Araniko Highway in Kavrepalanchowk remained obstructed for around four hours today, following the death of one Krisam Napit of Dhulikhel Municipality-6.

Kin of the victim obstructed the highway since 8:30 am, demanding compensation of Rs. one million.  Passengers of both short and long routes from Dhulikhel were stranded in the mid due to the highway disruption.  Talks between the victim side and Bagmati Tipper Entrepreneurs Committee ended positively and the highway is likely to resume today itself, according to the District Police Office, Kavre.

Napit died after he was hit by a tipper operated by the Bagmati Tipper Entrepreneurs Committee. The accident took place Thursday.