May 23, Kathmandu- A young woman who went to the forest to graze goats has been found dead in Taplejung.

The deceased has been identified as Sharmila Bhattarai, 17, of Phungling Municipality-3 of Taplejung district. She went to take the goats to graze around 12 noon yesterday and did not return until the evening.

According to the locals, After finding the goats on the road, the deceased was found dead at around 10 pm while searching and informed the police. According to the District Police Office, a team from the District Police Office has started the necessary investigation.