Kathmandu January 13

Local people and families of those killed in a Tanahun bus accident have launched a protest at Ghiring rural municipality in the district demanding compensation. As a result, the road leading to the Bhimad entrance at Bhimad municipality-6 has been obstructed halting the traffic. A Pokhara-bound bus (Ga 1 Kha 6175) on Friday skidded off the road and fell at Thanimai of Ghiring rural municipality killing two persons and injuring 22 others. The families of the deceased have accused the transport committee of denying them compensation despite the accident taking place four days ago. Sub Inspector Bheshraj Regmi said discussions with the transport committee were underway to provide compensations to the families of the deceased, adding that efforts were on to clear the road obstruction.