Kathmandu, July 29
Nepal Police says it has arrested two constables of the Armed Police Force for their alleged involvement in the rape of a woman in Kalanki of Kathmandu last Thursday.
Of the arrestees, Ram Sharan Pokharel is said to have been in relationship with the victim whereas Chandra Prasain was Pokharel’s workmate. They were deployed at the Balambu office of APF.
The arrest was made based on a complaint the victim filed at the Women Cell of Kalimati-based Metropolitan Police Circle one day after the incident.
The victim in her complaint told police that her relationship with Pokharel had ended around a year ago. However, the man approached her recently, citing he was ‘improved’. The woman said she easily believed and agreed for the reunion.
Pokharel called the woman to see him at Aashirvad Guest House in Kalanki on Thursday. He then made her drink alcohol and convinced to spend the night there. But, at night, Pokharel and Prasain sexually assaulted her, according to the victim.
Meanwhile, investigating police officials say the suspects will face a rape case.
Further investigation is underway.
