Biratnagar. 51-year-old Manoj Khatri of Biratnagar, who returned home after spending a long time abroad and was running a restaurant business, was found dead in the Dharapani forest of Kerabari Rural Municipality of Morang.

Khatri, a resident of Biratnagar Metropolitan City-3, was found dead in the forest on Saturday afternoon, according to the District Police Office Morang.

Khatri spent six years in Germany and two years in Dubai. After returning to the country after working abroad, he was running a restaurant named ‘Pizzafire’ at People Chowk and Golcha Chowk in Biratnagar.

The untimely death of Khatri, who was active in business with the aim of starting a business in the country, has shocked local businessmen and well-wishers.

According to the police, a key ring was found at the scene. The police said that the cause of Khatri’s death has not been revealed and an investigation has been launched into the incident.