An octogenarian collapsed and died shortly after voting in municipal elections on Friday morning.

The deceased has been identified as Harisingh Bhat (84), a resident of Kaphalda, Dogadakedar.

He passed out after casting his vote at the Sanatan Dharma Secondary School polling booth, Sudurpaschim, Baitadi district. He died while being transported to a medical institution for treatment, according to authorities.