Anil Kumar Jha, a district member of Nepal Sadbhawana Party, lost his life after being drowned in the Bagmati River at Samanpur of Rautahat district.
The deceased has been identified as 45-year-old Anil Kumar Jha of Samanpur-1, reports The Himalayan Times.
Jha, who had gone to look after crops at Barhathawa VDC in Sarlahi on Monday, might have drowned while crossing the River, locals said.
His family members started a search after he did not return home till late night but was found drowned in the river, Area Police Office, Samanpur, informed.
The police suspected that Jha might have drowned after he lost control due to excessive consumption of alcohol.
SP Ganesh Regmi said Jha's body has been handed over to his family members after conducting autopsy at the District Hospital in Gaur.
The case is being further investigated.
