21-year-old Police Officer, Bharat Oli working at District Police Office, Kapilbastu has been arrested on an attempt to rape case.

Oli allegedly attempted rape on 31-year-old victim on October 6, 2018 when she was going to her rented room at Buspark area near the police office. However, Oli ran away after the woman retaliated. 

According to DSP Rabi Rawal, the police officer is suspended and action has been initiated against the accused. He added that the incident has not been made public because of issue of confidentiality.