Convict in Justice Bam mur*der case arrested with firearms in Sarlahi
Summary
Babu Thapa, convicted in the murder of then Supreme Court Justice Ran Bahadur Bam, was arrested with two pistols, magazines and ammunition from his home in Sarlahi. Police said he had escaped from Sundhara prison during the Gen Z protests and further legal action over the seized firearms will follow.
Key Points
- Babu Thapa, convicted in the murder of Justice Ran Bahadur Bam, was arrested from his home in Bagmati Municipality-1, Sarlahi.
- Police seized two pistols marked “Made in USA,” three magazines and 15 rounds of ammunition from him.
- Authorities said Thapa had escaped from Sundhara prison during the Gen Z protests on September 9, 2025.
- Further investigation and legal proceedings over the seized firearms are underway.
