Man dies after beating over goat theft allegation, 4 arrested

KATHMANDU: Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the death of 30-year-old Suresh Bhul, who succumbed to injuries from a beating in Gauriganga Municipality-11.

The incident occurred on Monday morning after Suresh, who had been severely beaten over a goat theft dispute on Saturday night, passed away at Nisar Hospital.

The arrested suspects include 65-year-old Jange Bhul, an 18-year-old teenager, 23-year-old Vishal Bik, and 30-year-old Dharm BK, all residents of the same area.

Upon learning of Suresh’s death, police from the Masuriya Area Police Office launched an investigation and took the suspects into custody.

The Nepal Police Central Office has confirmed that further inquiries are ongoing.