KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu District Court has granted permission to keep cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane, who was arrested on rape charges, in custody for five more days for investigation.
The deadline for the investigation ended on October 12.
The Kathmandu District Court had on October 13 granted permission to detain cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane, who was arrested on rape charges, for seven days for investigation.
Lamichhane has been claiming innocence at the court.
Although he had said he would surrender, the police arrested him at Tribhuvan International Airport soon after his arrival.
A teenage girl has alleged Sandeep of rape.
The police will be able to detain Sandeep for a maximum of 24 days for investigation.
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