CHITWAN: A pedestrian died on the spot when a car knocked him down at Bharatpur Metropolitan City-23.
Police said the deceased has been identified as Jit Bahadur Sarki, 75, of Krishnachowk, Bharatpur.

The Bharatpur-bound car bearing registration plate — Ba 15 Cha 4926 — from Jagatpur hit the pedestrian on Monday. Police took the car under control. The driver is absconding.