Police have arrested 22-year-old Sanju Khatri of Sindhupalchowk from Likhu Tamakoshi Rural Municipality-2, on the charge of sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl. The victim’s family lodged a complaint at Area Police Office, Dhobi, on February 24, alleging that the accused had sexually abused the girl on February 24. Police arrested the accused on the same date after the complaint was lodged.

A Health check-up of the victim was conducted at Primary Health Post, Manthali, on February 24. Police said they are investigating the accused by extending 5 days time of investigation from the court.