A wife files rape case against her spouse in Rupandehi

KATHMANDU, Aug 3: A marital rape case has been lodged in Rupandehi.

A woman from Tilottama Municipality filed a rape case agianst her husband at Area Police Office, Butwal.

According to DSP Thag Bahadur KC, the woman has accused her husband of raping her since the last six months without her consent and beating her drinking alcohol and consuming drugs.

According to the ‘victim’, she had also informed her relatives and family members about the case but no help came which forced her to seek legal action.

The further investigation of the case is underway, according to the police.

If found guilty, the culprit can face a jail term upto five years as per the law of Nepal.

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