Three Nepali killed in avalanche in Sikkim

Seven persons including three Nepalis died in an avalanche at Chomgo in East Sikkim of India.

According to a statement issued by the Sikkim government, the avalanche hit the Gangtok Natula JNM road at 11:10 am on Tuesday.

The deceased Nepalis have been identified as Shiva Prasad Lamichhane and Ashika Dhakal (22) of Chitwan and Muna Sah (29) of Rupandehi.

Similarly, Shaurav Raya Chaudhary (29), Pritam Matte (38) of West Bengal, Bal Singh (32) and six-year-old Rebika Singh also died in the incident.

According to the local time, an avalanche fell on Jawaharlal Nehru road connecting Gangtok-Nathulapas around 12:30 noon on Tuesday.