Police have arrested 18 years old Arjun Tharu of Tilottama-22 from Tilotama-10, Mangalpur on charge of raping 14 year old girl after marrying her.
The accused eloped with victim on December 15 and raped her. A complaint against the accused was lodged by the parents of the victim on December 20.
DSP Bel Bahadur Pandey of District Police office said, the accused has been arrested for investigation on the basis of the complaint lodged by the victim’s family.
The victim underwent a health checkup at Bhim Hospital, Bhairahawa on December 21 according to police.