An elderly man was found dead in Mewa river in the district on Friday. 

The deceased is 75-year-old Harkamani Rai of ward 6 in Diktel Rupakot Majhuwagadhi Municipality. According to Police Inspector Benu Karki of the District Police Office, Khotang, Rai has been missing since Wednesday. 

The body has been taken to the district hospital for an autopsy.