According to the sub-metropolis officials, a dengue case was detected in Nepalgunj Sub Metropolitan City. A person residing in the Bus Park area in Nepalgunj tested positive for the mosquito-borne viral disease.

Following this, the sub-metropolis has come up with a decision to launch a campaign to destroy mosquitos, said Ram Bahadur Chand, chief of the health division, Nepalgunj sub-metropolis.

Similarly, an all-party meeting also decided to launch an awareness campaign and a drive to destroy mosquitos from Monday. Chairperson of the sub-metropolis-4 Gopal Pun stressed the need for creating awareness about the disease.