18-Year-Old Arrested in Parbat for Murdering Woman and Robbing Gold Jewelry

May 27, Kathmandu – Police have arrested 28-year-old Kushal Puri from Falevas Municipality-5 on charges of murder and theft. Kushal resides in Khanigaun, Falevas Municipality-5, while the victim, 52-year-old Santu Nepali, originally from Binamareghar, Jaimini Municipality-5, Baglung, was found dead in her own room on May 22.

During the investigation, a team from the District Police Office of Parbat apprehended Kushal at Hotel Prince located in Pati-choar, Modi Rural Municipality-5. Preliminary inquiries have confirmed that Kushal fatally attacked Santu Nepali with a sickle. It was also discovered that gold earrings and necklaces worn by the victim were stolen after the murder. Police recovered eight gold earrings from Kushal’s possession.

Further investigation revealed that the looted gold jewelry was sold to Ramesh Kumar Shrestha, owner of Smriti Jewelry Industry in Darshantol, Kushma Municipality-5. A search conducted at Ramesh’s jewelry shop recovered one gold necklace and two earrings worn by the deceased. Ramesh has also been arrested. Both suspects have been detained with the district court of Parbat’s permission, and comprehensive investigations are ongoing.