Police arrested 42-year-old Rajan Panthi, a resident of Byas municipality-2, on June 9, on charge of raping a 16-year-old girl. The accused allegedly raped the victim on June 8 in Rhishing rural municipality-1. Police arrested Panthi based on information given by the locals. 

According to the police, the victim filed a written complaint against the accused in District Police Office, Tanahu on June 9. Medical examination of the victim was done at District Hospital in Damauli on the same day.