Police have arrested two people and started an investigation after a man was found dead near the Rekha River in Miyabari, Birtamod Municipality-7, Jhapa.

According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Bijay Shrestha of the Anarmani Area Police Office, the body of 52-year-old Anand Chaudhary, a resident of Birtamod-6, was found near Rekha River in Miyabari, Birtamod Municipality-7. 

The body has been sent to the Provincial Hospital Bhadrapur for an autopsy after completing the legal process last night. 

Meanwhile, police have arrested 48-year-old Puran Chaudhary and 32-year-old Shyam Chaudhary for investigation.

DSP Shrestha said that the necessary investigation into the incident is underway.