Police has arrested 21 years old husband of Dharan Sub Metropolitan city-17 for allegedly raping his 17 years old wife on 25 July.
DSP Dhundiraj Neupane said the accused was arrested for investigation on charge of raping his wife on 25 July. They married each other two months ago.
On the complaint file victim stated accused started domestic violence and marital rape immediately after marriage.
The accused husband said his wife filed a complaint against him because local women encouraged her to do so. Police said the legal action will be taken after investigation.
Victim’s health checkup conducted at BP Koirala Institute of Health Science, Dharan on 25 July.