Police have arrested Ghamand Jethara, 27-year-old, of Jethari Bada in Budhinanda Municipality-7 on September 7 on the charge of raping a 25-year-old woman.

According to Inspector Bhandev Saud of the District Police Office, the accused was brought to the District Police Office on September 7 after the victim lodged a complaint at the Temporary Police Post, Pandusen.

A case has been registered against the accused on September 8 and further investigation is underway, said Inspector Saud.

The victim has been examined at the District Hospital, Bajura on September 8.