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Man arrested in Jhapa for alleged rape of a minor

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Ratopati April 23, 2026
Man arrested in Jhapa for alleged rape of a minor

Jhapa. A man has been arrested in Jhapa on charges of rape. 30-year-old Mukti Bhattarai, a resident of Sirijangha Rural Municipality-7, Taplejung, was arrested by police on Wednesday night for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl.

Based on a complaint alleging that Mukti had raped the girl, police deployed from the Area Police Office, Jhiljhile, apprehended him.

The police stated that an investigation into the incident is currently underway.

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