Account Officer of National Vigilance Center Dies After Fainting on Visit to Badimalika

2 Jestha, Kathmandu – An account officer from the National Vigilance Center in Kathmandu has passed away after fainting while traveling to Badimalika in Bajura district. According to the Bajura District Police Office, the deceased is 56-year-old account officer Bishwaraj Panthi, who was stationed in Bhairahawa.

The police reported that a four-member team, including Panthi, had traveled to Bajura for a pilgrimage to Badimalika. On their way through the forested area of Khare within Badimalika Municipality-8, Panthi fainted. He was rescued and taken to Martadi District Hospital at 5:45 am on Friday. Upon arrival at 5:50 am, medical personnel declared him dead.

Along with Panthi, Deputy Secretary Shivahari Nyaupane, Section Officer Jeevan Ghimire, and Accountant Umesh Sharma—all colleagues at the National Vigilance Center—had accompanied the group on the Badimalika pilgrimage, according to police information.