Police arrested 28-year-old Saujan Khanal of Ghorahi Sub-Metropolitan-12, Dang, on February 23, on the charge of raping a 25-year-old woman.

The victim’s side had lodged a complaint of rape at District Police Office, Dang, on February 18, alleging that the accused had raped the victim on February 18. DSP Mukunda Rijal said they have started an investigation upon the accused. The victim underwent a health examination at Rapti Institute of Health Sciences on February 18.