Police arrested Sanjeev Yadav,28, police constable, a resident of Sarlahi district and Manthali, on 1 March 2023 from Devkota Chowk, on the charge of beating up Ramesh Mahatto, 25, an owner of a motorcycle workshop in Manthali market,
Journalist Milan Ghimire informed that Yadav physically assaulted Mahatto, while intoxicated, in a dispute over financial transactions. Ghimire said that Mahatto was injured due to the beating.
The police rescued Mahatto and took him to Ramechhap Community Hospital for treatment on 1 March.
Dr. Keshav Singh Dhami of Ramechhap Community Hospital informed the condition of the injured is not serious.
DSP Hom Bahadur Parajuli, Chief of District Police Office Ramechhap, informed that the accused constable was transferred to District Police Office Ramechhap on 19 February.