Man arrested in Dailekh over alleged rape of 12-year-old daughter

Summary

A man in Dailekh has been arrested for allegedly raping his 12-year-old daughter repeatedly over about a year, following a tip-off from the victim's maternal aunt in Kuwait.

Key Points
  • A 49-year-old man in Dailekh was arrested on charges of repeatedly raping his 12-year-old daughter.
  • The case came to light after the victim's maternal aunt in Kuwait reported the abuse to Nepal Police via WhatsApp.
  • Police rescued the victim and charged the accused with rape and incest, with the court remanding him for further investigation.
  • The victim's mother was aware of the abuse but did not report it initially due to threats from her husband.
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