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Man arrested on rape charge
The accused lured the teenager into visiting Bhedetar and committed the crime, according to police.bookmark
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Published at : June 18, 2024
Updated at : June 18, 2024 17:22
Dhankuta
Police arrested a 51-year-old man from a Bhedetar-based hotel on the charge of rape.
The suspect, a permanent resident of ward 11 of Biratnagar Metropolitan City, allegedly raped a 15-year-old on Sunday night.
The accused lured the teenager into visiting Bhedetar and committed the crime, according to police.
“The suspect was arrested after the victim lodged a complaint. Detailed investigation is going on into the case,” said Police Inspector Hom Prasad Adhikari.
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