A teenage girl who went to the forest with her goats for grazing in Taplejung has been found dead today. According to the District Police Office, the dead has been identified as 17-year-old Sharmila Bhattarai of Fungling Municipality-3.
Police are conducting a preliminary investigation into the incident. She had taken the goats around 12 noon on Sunday and did not return till evening when her family members finally went in search of her. According to the locals, the goats were found on the way and when they found the dead teenager, the police was finally informed. According to the District Police Office, further investigation is underway.
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