A deer died after a truck knocked it down in Ratnanagar Municipality-9 along the East-West Highway in Chitwan district today morning.
According to Chitwan District Police Office (DPO), the accident occurred in front of Sinchaigot at around 4.35 am today.
Information Officer at the DPO Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Surya Thapa said the truck (Na 6 Kha 1460) heading towards Nuwakot from Rautahat hit the deer. The animal died on the spot. Information Officer at the DPO Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Surya Thapa said the truck (Na 6 Kha 1460) heading towards Nuwakot from Rautahat hit the deer. The animal died on the spot.
Meanwhile, Police have impounded the truck and detained its driver who was said to have fled the scene after the incident.
The driver has been identified as 24-year-old Anil Kumal of Devchuli Municipality-1 in Nawalparasi. district.
The driver has been handed over to the District Forest Office, Chitwan for necessary legal action.
Meanwhile, Police have impounded the truck and detained its driver who was said to have fled the scene after the incident.
The driver has been identified as 24-year-old Anil Kumal of Devchuli Municipality-1 in Nawalparasi. district.
The driver has been handed over to the District Forest Office, Chitwan for necessary legal action.
