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Ward Chairman Arrested in Jumla on Rape Charge

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Ratopati May 07, 2026
Ward Chairman Arrested in Jumla on Rape Charge

Surkhet. A ward chairman has been arrested in Jumla on charges of rape. The arrested is Ward Chairman Datta Bahadur Budha of Patarasi Rural Municipality—5.

According to the Chief of District Police Office Jumla, Police Deputy Superintendent Rabinbabu Regmi, he was arrested on Wednesday based on a complaint filed by a 26-year-old woman.

'Further investigation into the incident is underway,' he told Ratopati, 'The woman is unmarried, while the ward chairman is married.'

Investigation is ongoing with a five-day remand extended by the court, he said.

This specific news has been automatically translated by AI. As a result, there may be some inaccuracies or language errors.

Jumla Rape Charge

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