Fugitive Convict in Sexual Assault Case Rearrested in Lalitpur

Summary

Anish Bhujel, convicted of raping a minor, was rearrested by police in Lalitpur after escaping from Nakkhu Prison during a jailbreak.

Key Points
  • Anish Bhujel, convicted of raping a 13-year-old minor, escaped from Nakkhu Prison during the 'Jailbreak Movement'.
  • He was rearrested by police in Lagankhel Bus Park, Lalitpur, on Falgun 3 following a secret tip-off.
  • Bhujel was sentenced to 12 years in prison and fined 5 lakh rupees by Bhaktapur District Court.
  • Upon rearrest, Bhujel was sent back to Nakkhu Prison for legal proceedings.
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