A 19-year-old man, Lalit Khadka of Lekbesi Municipality–10, was arrested by the police on September 26, 2025, on charges of raping a 12-year-old girl. The victim’s side had filed a complaint at the District Police Office, Surkhet, on September 18, stating that the accused had raped the girl on that date.
The 12-year-old victim underwent a health examination at the Provincial Hospital, Surkhet, on September 18.
Karnali Province Office