Policeman killed in jeep-hit

Published On: December 15, 2023 11:48 AM NPT By: Republica  | @RepublicaNepal


Policeman killed in jeep-hit

BANKE, Dec 15: A policeman died on the spot and another was critically injured when a jeep hit them last night in Kohalpur, Banke.

The jeep (Bhe 1 Cha 3407) heading to the east from the west knocked 29-year-old policeman Bishal Oli to death. Oli was on duty.

Likewise, assistant head constable of Nepal Police Lal Bahadur Budhachhetri, 32, was seriously hurt in the accident.

Budhachhetri was taken to Kathmandu in a helicopter for further treatment after the basic treatment at Kohalpur Medical College, according to spokesperson for the District Police Office, Banke, Narayan Dangi.

It is said that Oli and Budhachhetri were on duty at Madanchowk of Kohalpur along the East-West Highway last night.

Budhachhetri has serious injuries in the head, face and chest.

Absconding from the scene after the accident, jeep driver Arjun Basnet of Ghorahi-11 in Dang district was held from Kohalpur-2.

According to the police, investigations into the case are underway.

 

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