A Korean national was distributing helpful items for the school, amidst a programme inside the school room, when the landmass behind the building slipped and broke through the walls of the building.

The deceased have been identified as 40-year-old Deuti Maya Sirmal, 36-year-old Hira Maya Bayalkoti and 40-year-old Kiran Sirmal. Initially they had sustained injuries in the landslide and died later while undergoing treatment.

One injured Lila Bayalkoti has been taken to Bharatpur for further treatment while other injured ones are being treated at the District Hospital. Locals and police carried out the rescue operation.