Man Killed in Crocodile Attack While Fishing in Chitwan River

A 27-year-old man died after being attacked by a crocodile while fishing in the Budhirapti River in Chitwan on Thursday night.

The District Police Office in Chitwan said the victim was Abhisek Majhi, who lived in Chitrasari, Ratnanagar Municipality-8. He had gone fishing with a friend when the crocodile attacked him.

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Rabindra Khanal confirmed the incident and said that an investigation is ongoing.

This tragic event shows the dangers faced by people who go near rivers close to Chitwan National Park, where crocodiles like mugger and gharial live.

Authorities have asked local residents to be very careful around rivers, especially in the evening and at night, when crocodile attacks are more likely.