Police arrested Shankar Pariyar, 30, also known as Shiva Shankar, on March 5 on charges of killing 66-year-old Bishnumaya Kumal of Kumalgaun, Byas Municipality-9. According to Inspector Raju Adhikari of the Tanahun District Police Office, Pariyar was arrested for allegedly fatally attacking Bishnumaya with an axe on the morning of March 5.
Bishnumaya’s body was found in front of her house, and locals reported the incident to the police. Subsequently, the police team arrived at the scene and arrested Pariyar, as stated by Inspector Adhikari. The body has been sent to Damauli Hospital for post-mortem. Police also reported that the Tanahun District Court has granted a five-day extension for further investigation into the case.