Man held in rape charges

KATHMANDU: Police have arrested 29-year-old Santaram Tamang of Chaturale, Kakani Rural Municipality-7, Nuwakot, on charges of raping a 26-year-old woman.

According to the police, the incident occurred on Dec 18.

Following a complaint lodged by the victim, officers from the Kakani police station detained the accused on Monday evening.

An investigation into the case is currently underway.