Five people including three of the same family were killed in a landslide that buried houses in Syabun-3, Fachyang of Sankhuwasabha on Monday.
All members of two families are reported missing in the landslide that took place at 3 am early this morning.
The deceased have been identified as Kirtiman Koirala and his wife Devi Maya, their daughter Tulasa Koirala, and their neighbour, eight-year-old Prajjwal Koirala, according to Deputy Superintendent of Police Kamal Thapa. One of the dead is yet to be identified.
Likewise, the bodies of Indra Kumar Koirala, Purna Koirala, Samjhana Koirala, Roshan Koirala and Kumari Koirala, believed to be buried in the mud slip are yet to be recovered, said DSP Thapa.
Another 10 houses in Fachyang village remain at the risk of another landslide, local resident Thir Bahadur Rai said.
Meanwhile, locals with the support of Nepali Army, Nepal Police and Armed Police have been carrying out the rescue work.
The affected site is located some five hours walk from district headquarters Khandbari. RSS
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