Bajura, Aug. 8 -- A pilgrim died after falling from a cliff near Bisnepani in Bajura district on Thursday evening.

The deceased has been identified as Biplav Ojha, 52, of Gokarneshwor municipality-5 in Kathmandu, according to Deputy Superintendent of Police at the District Police Office, Ikbal Hawari.

The incident took place when Ojha was returning to Nateshwori after visiting Badimalika. DSP Hawari shared that a problem has surfaced to pull out the body from a gorge due to incessant rainfall.

Though preparation was made to bring a helicopter of the Nepali Army for the rescue, the adverse weather conditions affected the plan, added police.

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