A 16-year-old Khushiram Tharu of Bagnaha-6 has been arrested on June 28 on charge of raping a 5-year-old girl of the same place. The boy is currently kept in the custody of District Police Office, Bardiya.

Police said that Khusiram carried out the act on June 27 afternoon as he and the girl had gone to nearby jungle to graze the goats.

Police added that they were in the process of investigation of the case and legal proceedings would move forward once they have the girl’s medical report.

The girl is undergoing treatment at Bheri Zonal Hospital, Nepalgunj.