The dead body of a boy has been found in Mehelakuna of Surkhet on August 6 who has been missing since August 3 after being accused of stealing mobile from Radi Bazaar, Athiskot Municipality-9.

13-year-old Balakrishna Pariyar from Atbiskot Municipality-9 had gone missing on July 29 said the boy's father Tule Damai.

The victim's family and locals picked the office of the Municipality of Athviskot on August 5 demanding proper compensation and justice from the state.

District Police Office, Rukum West said that Balakrishna fell into a Bheri river while trying to hide in a cave.