Teenager dies in Chitwan jeep accident

CHITWAN: A teenage boy lost his life after being hit by a jeep in Ratnanagar, Chitwan along the East-West Highway on Monday.

Police have identified the deceased as Basanta Thapa (16) of Kailashtole, Ratnanagar Municipality-10.

The incident occurred when the Bolero jeep (Na 4 Cha 5007) heading towards Narayangadh from Bhandara in eastern Chitwan hit Thapa at Nipani Chok in Ratnanagar-10, around 9:30 am, while he was walking, according to District Police Office, Chitwan.

Critically injured Thapa was rushed to Chitwan Medical College, Bharatpur, where he breathed his last while undergoing treatment, said police.

According to Deputy Superintendent of Police at Ratnanagar based Area Police Office, Dayanidhi Gyawali, locals obstructed the highway from 11:30 am by burning tires, however, police normalised the situation at around 2:00 pm.

Meanwhile, police have impounded the jeep and detained the driver, according to the Area Police Office.