440 people died after falling off cliffs in Karnali Province over 11 years

Many, mainly poor, are maimed for life with spinal injuries, piling burden on their families.

Chiuri Bitalu, aged 45, of Thirpu in ward 9 of Palata Rural Municipality of Kalikot district feels a deep pang when she sees a high cliff. Her 12-year-old son Binod fell off a cliff and died two years ago while collecting grass for cattle.