Ward member of Ratuwamai Municipality Ward No. 3 of Morang, Binod Singh Gangai was arrested on the charge of raping a 25-year-old young woman of the same ward on October 23 on in a paddy field, according to Sijuwa Police.

According to the police, it is revealed that Gangai committed the crime at 7.30 pm. After receiving information about the incident, the police arrested Gangai at 11 pm and kept him at the Area Police Office, Sijuwa for further investigation. According to the victim's statement, Gangai took her to a paddy field and raped her. The locals also complained that such incidents have had a negative impact on society.