Chandra Singh Karki, the Vice President of Sarkegad Rural Municipality in Humla, tragically lost his life in a car accident. The accident occurred on Monday while Karki was traveling from Surkhet to Nepalgunj in a vehicle with registration number 02001 Kha 1011.
The accident occurred near the UML mode of Bheri Ganga Municipality Ward No-5, Surkhet. Karki was rushed to Nepalgunj Medical College for treatment but succumbed to his injuries around 2 AM.
Karki, a member of the CPN Maoist Center, was elected Vice President of Sarkegad Rural Municipality in the recent local elections. He was also the husband of State Assembly Member Jumkeet Lama.