Police Chief Accused of Refusing to Register Assault and Robbery Case in Rautahat

Rautahat. DSP Shankar Prasad Acharya, chief of the Area Police Office, Garuda, has been accused of refusing to register a complaint regarding assault and robbery. The victim's side raised questions about the police's role during a press conference on Sunday concerning the incident that occurred at Adarsha Oil Store in Garuda-6, Shivanagar, on the night of Magh 15.

According to pump operator Rakesh Chaudhary, a group attacked the pump over an issue concerning payment for petrol. Sons of Ward Chairman Rambabu Chaudhary of Garuda-6, Ranjit and Rohit Chaudhary, were injured in the attack.

The family stated that Ranjit, who sustained a serious nose injury, is preparing for surgery in Kathmandu. The victim's side also claims that NPR 65,000 was looted during the incident.

At the press conference, Ward Chairman Chaudhary alleged that when he tried to file a case explicitly naming the accused for dacoity and attempted murder, DSP Acharya turned them away, instructing them to bring only a complaint of 'indecent behavior.' He claimed that despite the incident occurring only 30 meters from the police station, no security was provided, and now the police are trying to protect the criminals.

On the other hand, DSP Acharya has refuted the allegations against him. He stated that CCTV footage is being studied and that robbery or intent to kill was not clearly evident in the incident. He claimed that since no formal complaint was filed, no case was registered, and challenged them to prove the allegations.