The victim's family on March 11 has lodged a complaint against 32-year-old Ram Udgar Mahato of Lahan Municipality-14 at the Area Police Office on the charge of raping a 29-year-old woman.

According to the victim's family, the accused raped the victim on March 1.

The victim was examined at Ram Kumar Uma Prasad Memorial Hospital in Lahan on March 11.

According to Dr Tapan Dahal, DSP, Area Police Office, Lahan, the accused has been arrested on March 10 and further investigation is carried on.