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Ward chair arrested on rape charge



GORKHA:  A ward chairman has been arrested on the charge of rape in Gorkha district.

Acting on a complaint lodged by the victim, police arrested Thakurkanta Ranabhat of Palungtar municipality-4 on Monday evening.

Ranabhat allegedly raped a 14-year-old girl of his own ward, according to District Police Office, Gorkha.

Police said they are investigating the case after taking the perpetrator into custody.

Publish Date : 04 August 2020 12:58 PM

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