Chitwan, July 24 -- The Nepal Army has been accused of fatally assaulting a Chepang youth after he was caught entering the Chitwan National Park with his friends.

Raj Kumar Chepang, 24, of Rapti Municipality-2, died on July 22 from what is believed to be the injuries inflicted by the Army personnel after he was caught inside the park.

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Raj Kumar's father, Bishnu Lal, filed a complaint at the District Police Office on Friday, claiming that his son was tortured by the Army patrol, which led to his death. He has demanded an impartial investigation into the incident and punishment to the guilty.

On July 16, Raj Kuma...