The China Post
Date: August 29, 2016
By: The China Post news staff

TAIPEI, Taiwan — A soldier of the Army Aviation and Special Forces was reportedly found dead Sunday after falling from a hotel building, sparking speculation that the private committed suicide after his application for early withdrawal was purposely delayed by the military.

The soldier, surnamed Lu, was on leave at the time of his death.

The body was found 7 a.m. at the Sun Spring Resort in Jiaoxi, Yilan, with local police stating they are investigating the exact cause of death.

Lu’s family said they suspected that the private committed suicide after his application for early withdrawal from the military was purposely delayed.

The command unit denied the allegation, saying that the case was processed following the standard procedure.

Lu completed the parachute training on March 28, and has been serving in his company since April 20.     [FULL  STORY]