Jhapa/Mar 31

Police have arrested a 62-year-old man identified as Tanka Bahadur Rai of Juropani-3 for allegedly attempting to rape an 11-year-old minor. The minor who has lost both her parents had been living at a neighbour's. The accused had tried to rape the minor on Sunday morning when there was no one at home. Locals rescued the minor after she shouted for help. The accused has been arrested by the local police and is being held in custody for further investigation.