Babiyachaur Area Police arrested 9 men accused of raping a 16-year-old girl in Surkhet after the girl lodged a complaint against them for abusing her time to time.  The accused are transportation workers ranging from helper in bus counter to drivers, namely Damabar Badi, Ganesh Badi, Yuvaraj Shahi, Shobha Shahi, Baburam Puri, Prem Budhathoki, Sher Bahadur Sarki, Om Darlami and Prem Bahadur Shahi, all from Panchapuri. 

The victim has been living in Panchapuri Municipality, though she is originally from Chaukune rural municipality. According to police, the victim is also pregnant, and further investigation is underway.