Two men arrested for allegedly raping minor in Jhapa

Summary

Two men from Kachankawal in Jhapa have been arrested for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl in the Pathivara community forest. The investigation is ongoing.

Key Points
  • Two men from Kachankawal Rural Municipality, Jhapa, were arrested for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl.
  • The suspects are a 71-year-old man surnamed Khatri and a 55-year-old man surnamed Tamang.
  • The victim was allegedly lured into the Pathivara community forest and threatened during the incident.
  • The victim's mother filed a complaint with the district police, leading to the arrests.
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