KATHMANDU: Police arrested a man on the charge of raping a 17-year-old girl in the capital on Tuesday night.

Acting on a tip-off, a team of Metropolitan Police Circle, Kalimati arrested 38-year-old Bhuwan BK of Kamalamai Municipality-1, Siraha, currently staying at Sitpaila, Kathmandu.

According to the complaint lodged by the victim, BK had lured the girl to a Kalanki-based guest house and raped her.

Police said they are investigating the case after taking rapist under control.