Police are launching an investigation into the death of an Army soldier who passed out during a “brutal” training exercise.
Private Nabin Thapa, 35, collapsed after numerous exhausting marches and drills, according to witnesses.
A probe has been launched by Humberside Police into what happened.
Thapa, from the Royal Logistic Corps, was from Nepal and was married.
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He moved to Yorkshire in March 2019 and joined the Army.
Thapa was performing a training exercise known as a ‘CT Bravo’ when he collapsed.
His colleagues were enraged over his death and blamed superiors, according to Army sources.
A source said: “Thapa collapsed after the instructors decided to thrash everyone even though the exercises was supposed to be finished.
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“We all did extra attacks and firing drills. It was brutal. That's why police are involved.”
Lieutenant Colonel Jen Commanding Officer 6 Regiment RLC said: “Private Nabin Thapa’s devastating death is felt very deeply. Private Thapa achieved an incredible amount since he joined the Army in 2019, including completing an operational deployment with the United Nations in Cyprus.
“He was an extremely hardworking and dedicated soldier who led by example. Often found using his knowledge to develop more junior soldiers, he was a well-respected and popular member of the Regiment. He will be greatly missed.
“Private Thapa’s family have our deepest condolences and are in the Regiment’s thoughts at this tragic time.”
155 UK troops have lost their lives whilst completing military exercises in the last 22 years
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The Army’s website describes Thapa as “a team player through and through”.
Confirming the death of the soldiers, the website wrote: “Pte Thapa was a quiet and conscientious solider and was always the first to volunteer. No matter the scale of the task, he could be relied upon to be there.
“A selfless individual, Pte Thapa always looked out for others. In his own time, he undertook charity work in an effort to raise awareness and funds for those less fortunate than himself. A humble and understated individual, his cheerful outlook was infectious.”
Between 2000 and 2022, 155 UK troops have lost their lives whilst completing military exercises.
Last year, a soldier, 26, died following a crash with an armoured vehicle on Salisbury Plain during a training exercise.