Baitadi, Oct 24 : A man was killed after being run over by an excavator at Pele in Baitadi district today.
Shukra Singh Pujara, 55, of Melauli municipality-5, who was onboard the vehicle, fell to death from the running vehicle (SK 220 KD), said the police.
The excavator was heading to Pele to dig the land for the construction of a house after digging Lamalake-Dhadaun road.
A search has been launched for the vehicle driver, Sheri Singh Bohara, who is absconding, said the police, adding that investigations are ongoing.