A male rhinoceros has died after falling into a drain under construction today (Sunday).
It died after falling into a drain on the Bharatpur-Gondrang road section of the Bharatpur Metropolitan City under the East-West Mahendra Highway.
It is estimated that the rhino fell into the drain while crossing the highway
The rhino was trapped at the construction site of the canal at 3 in the afternoon.
Locals have complained that the contractor has not filled the drain due to negligence.
The Division Forest Office and the police have formed a joint team to investigate the death of a rare rhinoceros.
