Youth Arrested for Alleged Rape of 12-Year-Old Girl in Syangja

May 18, Syangja – A young man has been arrested on charges of raping a 12-year-old girl in Syangja. Following the incident in Harinas Rural Municipality-6, police have taken the suspect into custody and initiated an investigation. According to the Syangja District Police Office, the report of the rape surfaced around 11 p.m. last Friday, prompting immediate police deployment.

After the incident, a joint police team from Syangja District Police Office and Chisapani Area Police Office arrested the 28-year-old accused, Sandeep Bik, on Saturday. DSP Prasanna Raj Chaudhary, the police spokesperson, informed that Bik is also a permanent resident of Harinas Rural Municipality-6. He was arrested near the scene of the crime, and an investigation is underway under charges of rape.

Following the incident, the victim underwent a medical examination and necessary legal proceedings were initiated. No further details about the condition of the girl have been disclosed. Due to the sensitive nature of the case involving child rights, police have refrained from releasing any information that might reveal the identity of the victim. DSP Chaudhary emphasized that the investigation is being conducted with utmost seriousness.

According to the spokesperson, a case of rape has been registered against the arrested individual. “Police were immediately deployed upon receiving information of the incident. The accused was taken into custody and the Syangja District Court granted a five-day extension for ongoing investigation,” he stated. The police have confirmed that the investigation continues with the collection of additional evidence, witness statements, and other related procedures in accordance with legal processes.