Former ambassador Keshav Jha found dead

KATHMANDU, August 20: The body of former ambassador Keshav Jha, found dead at his own residence in Babarmahal this morning.

A mark of knife has been seen in his neck, the door was locked, therefore his death is suspicious, according to police.

Jha had been living with his wife and assistant. Police are investigating into the case, said SSP Basanta Lama, Chief of the Metropolitan Police Range in Kathmandu.

He had worked in Nepal’s Foreign Service for around 34 years. He was the former ambassadors to France.