Police have arrested Rupanath Dhakal, 59, of Butwal Sub-Metropolitan-11 Stadium from Butwal on May 23, 2022, on the charge of raping a 12-year-old girl.
The victim lodged a complaint at the Area Police Office, Butwal on May 23 alleging that the accused had raped her on May 21.
According to the victim, the accused took the girl to Tinau river and raped her luring her for food. DSP Thaga Bahadur KC of Butwal Area Police Office told INSEC that the action was taken on the basis of the complaint.
The health checkup of the victim was conducted at Lumbini Provincial Hospital, Butwal on May 23.