Tulasa Basnet, 70, of Bhatbhite in Chhatreswori Rural Municipality-10 has been beaten by Tejendra Oli, 27, of Jayachaur in Rural Municipality-4 on May 27, 2022.
The accused has been arrested by the Area Police Office, Damachaur on May 27.
According to DSP Sumit Khadka of the District Police Office, Salyan, the elderly woman was beaten by the bell used in the temple after he returned from India. The victim has been living in his house.
According to DSP Khadka, police reached the incident spot immediately after getting the information and arrested the accused.
As per the information received from the Police, Basnet was badly wounded in the incident and has sustained injuries in the head and back. She was given first aid in Shrinagar and was taken to Nepalgunj for further treatment. She is undergoing treatment at Nepalgunj Medical College.
Police further informed that investigation is ongoing regarding the incident and the accused is in police custody.