Two minors killed in fire

Two minors have died in an incident of fire at Rajawar of Gaumukhi rural municipality in Pyuthan district.

The victims are seven-year-old Himal Rana and three-year-old Chandrakala Rana, son and daughter respectively of Ramesh Rana. The two siblings died when fire engulfed Ramesh's cowshed at around 9 this morning, the rural municipality Chair Bishnu Kumar Giri said.

Giri said the incident took place when the kids' parents were away. A police team has been dispatched to the incident site, the District Police Office said.