A man died in a crocodile attack in Budhirapti river, Chitwan district on Thursday night. 

According to the District Police Office, Chitwan, the deceased has been identified as Abhisek Majhi (27) of Chitrasari, Ratnagar Municipality-8.

The incident occurred when Majhi had gone to the Budhirapti river for fishing last night along with his friend, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Rabindra Khanal  said.