District Police Office, Jumla have arrested two persons on January 26, on the charge of murdering 69-year-old Sital Devi Rokaya of Chandannath Municipality-4, Jumla. The arrestees are 19-year-old Yagya Sarki, and 19-year-old Khagendra Sunar of the same ward. Police have arrested the accused were from their house.

Rokaya, was found dead inside her house on December 31.The relatives of the victim suspected her death as murder after they did not find jewelry of her nose, ears, neck and hands. The victim’s side had lodged a complaint at District Police Office, Jumla, on January 1, demanding investigation upon the incident.
Police have remanded both accused in custody  for further investigation.