KATHMANDU: Police in Jaleswar have arrested Sunil Kumar Rawat, 24, and Karan Mandal, 19, for allegedly extorting money from Gaffar Rain of Jaleswar Municipality-5. The accused, both from Ram Gopalpur Municipality-5 but currently residing in Jaleswar, had been threatening Gaffar and demanding Rs 92,000 in cash through written letters. Gaffar reported the extortion to the police, leading to the arrests.
The two suspects were apprehended at the Mahadev Temple in Jaleswar-1 on Saturday. The police are currently conducting further investigations into the case to determine the full extent of the extortion scheme and any additional details related to their activities.
