Lalitpur, Dec. 23 -- A 59-year-old farmer died after accidentally falling into a well in Jijyawan village of Lalitpur district today.
The incident took place in Magarpur hamlet of Jijyawan village under the Sadar Kotwali area.
The deceased has been identified as Parshu Ahirwar, a resident of the village.
According to reports, Ahirwar was irrigating his crop in the field. Due to the cold weather, he went near a deep well located in the field to cut dry wood for warmth.
During this process, he lost his balance and fell into the well, drowning in the water. Hearing his cries, nearby farmers rushed to the spot and lowered a cot into the well to rescue him. He was pulled out in an injured condition and taken to a private hospital in the vill...