UML leader Malla arrested on rape charges

Summary

CPN-UML leader and former lawmaker Karna Bahadur Malla was arrested by Lalitpur Police on rape charges following a complaint and a hunger strike by the victim.

Key Points
  • CPN-UML leader and former lawmaker Karna Bahadur Malla was arrested on rape charges.
  • The arrest was made by a team from the Lalitpur District Police Range at Satdobato.
  • A woman filed a First Information Report against Malla and started an unto-death hunger strike demanding legal action.
  • Malla had been absconding since the complaint was filed on February 17 and the arrest warrant was issued on February 18.
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