Man Arrested for Murder of Woman in Banke District

March 16, Banke – A 55-year-old man has been arrested on charges of murdering a 51-year-old woman in Banke district. The victim, Bhagwani Tharu, resided in Chimaniya, Ward No. 5 of Baijanath Rural Municipality.

According to the Central News Desk of Nepal Police, the arrested individual is Sitaram Tharu, a resident of the same area. He was taken into custody by police on Tuesday morning.

Reports indicate that during a quarrel, Sitaram Tharu attacked Bhagwani with a sharp sickle, resulting in her death at the scene.

Upon receiving information about the incident, a team dispatched from the Kohalpur Area Police Office apprehended the suspect, the Central News Desk confirmed.

The police are conducting the necessary investigation related to this case.