Accused of Human Trafficking Arrested
Police have arrested Asmita Rai, 28, a permanent resident of Ilam Mai Municipality-8, Chisapani and now living in Pokhara Metropolitan City-6, Shantinagar. She was arrested on August 30, 2021, on the charge of forcing a 29-year-old woman into prostitution.
Police had arrested the accused after raiding a hotel in Pokhara Metropolitan City-6.
According to DSP Subash Hamal of the District Police Office, Kaski, the victim was initially offered a job of a waiter in the restaurant Asmita operated and was later forced into prostitution by threatening her. The victim had lodged a complaint against the accused at the District Police Office, Kaski on August 30.
He further added that the police have registered a case against the accused under the heading of Human Trafficking and Transportation (Control) Act 2064 and the victim has been sent with relatives after counselling.
The victim has been examined at the Western Regional Hospital on September 1.
Sushan Ghimire
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