Two Die in Bajura Cliff Falls as Dangerous Terrain Claims More Lives
A tragic day in Badimalika Municipality, Bajura, left two people dead after separate cliff falls while gathering grass and fodder in remote hillside villages.
Two people, including a six-year-old girl, died after falling off cliffs in Badimalika Municipality of Bajura district on Sunday, underscoring once again the deadly risks faced by residents working in Nepal's steep hill terrain.
According to Inspector Gagansingh Bhat of the District Police Office, 60-year-old Man Bahadur Dani died while cutting grass in a forest in Ward No. 1. In a separate incident in Ward No. 6, a young girl lost her life after slipping off a cliff while accompanying her mother to collect fodder.
The back-to-back fatalities highlight how everyday tasks such as collecting grass and fodder can become life-threatening in remote mountain communities where narrow trails, sharp drops, and unstable footing are part of daily life.
Daily work, deadly terrain
In rural parts of Bajura and similar districts, residents often travel along steep paths to gather livestock feed and firewood. Those trips are routine, but they can quickly turn fatal when cliffs, poor visibility, or slippery ground are involved.
Authorities have not yet released additional details on whether weather, trail conditions, or other factors contributed to the incidents. Police said the cases are under local scrutiny.
A recurring mountain hazard
Bajura has seen repeated cliff-fall deaths in recent years, including incidents involving pilgrims and locals moving through rugged routes. The latest deaths add to concerns about safety in areas where geography itself remains one of the biggest threats.
For residents in these communities, the tragedy is a stark reminder that even ordinary household chores can carry extreme risk when safe access routes are limited.