The deceased have been identified as Shuka Budha,11, and Pramila Dhami, 8, of Jayabageshwori -1, Peepalgaun of the district, according to Bajura district police office.[break]
The incident occurred as the girls had gone there to collect soil used for scrubbing the house.
According to a local Bharat Kunwar, Budha and Dhami were the five and third grader students of local Kurpekot Lower Secondary School respectively.
According to DSP Janrak Raj Pandey at Bjura district police office, a team of police has been deputed at the incident site.
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