Six people have been taken into custody in Jhapa on suspicion of gang-raping a sixteen-year-old girl that evening at several locations. Anish Limbu (19), Saroj Rai (34), Keshav Magar (25), Sudip Shrestha (20), Lanka Rajbansi, and Sujan Dangi are among those who have been arrested. There is still one involved party at large. The attacks allegedly happened at a hotel in Arjundhara, Jhapa, and thereafter at a fruit stand in Naya Bazaar.
According to Superintendent of Police Milan KC, three individuals were involved in the initial assault at the fruit stall around 8:30 PM, while the remaining four participated in the assault at Lanka Hotel and Resort around 11 PM. The girl was lured under false pretenses and taken to both locations where she was sexually assaulted. The hotel staff involved include Rajbanshi, Sudip, Sujan, and another staff member who is currently missing.
The victim is reported to be in stable condition. Authorities are extending the detention period of the arrested suspects to file formal charges of rape. The police continue to investigate and search for the remaining suspect involved in the case.
