A man has died after being hit by a stone that fell from a hill. The incident took place while he was returning home after fishing in the Tamor river.

The deceased has been identified as 30-year-old Sanjay Angbuhang of Makhatok in Atharai Triveni Rural Municipality-3, District Police Office Taplejung said.

Deputy Superintendent of Police Rajan Limbu said that the incident is being investigated.