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Two APF personnel arrested on the charge of raping minors
The Armed Police Force detained both officers on Wednesday only after pressure from the locals.bookmark
Durgalal KC
Published at : October 25, 2024
Updated at : October 25, 2024 11:36
Dang
Two Armed Police Force personnel of Bhalubang have been arrested on the alleged rape charge of two minor girls.
An eight-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl who reportedly went to play on a swing were allegedly raped on October 10.
The Armed Police Force detained both officers on Wednesday only after pressure from the locals.
Bharat Roka Magar and Rewan Pachbhaiya Magar of the APF’s battalion number 29, Jwalamai battalion Bhalubang, were arrested following the complaint of rape.
According to the Police, they have been remanded in police custody for seven days for further investigation.
Durgalal KC
Durgalal KC is the Dang correspondent for Kantipur Publications.
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