Police arrested Akhanda Kumar Yadav, 25, of Mahuwa, Budhabhumi Municipality-6, on June 26, on charges of raping a 17-year-old girl.
The victim’s family filed a complaint at the Area Police Office, Gorusinghe, on June 26, accusing Yadav of raping the victim on May 28.
The victim underwent a medical examination on June 26 at Kapilbastu Hospital, Taulihawa.