Windstorm Damages Over 82 Structures, Affects 5 Schools in Gulmi
A severe windstorm accompanied by rainfall has caused significant damage to over 82 structures, including five schools, across Gulmi district. The storm, which occurred on Monday night, resulted in no human or livestock casualties, with Malika Rural Municipality experiencing the most extensive damage.
Reshmika Pariyar Murder Case: Three More Arrested Following Court Order
Three additional individuals, Heman Pariyar, Deepak Shrestha, and Deepak Rai, have been arrested in Khotang in connection with the murder of Reshmika Pariyar. The arrests were made following a directive from the High Court in Okhaldhunga for further investigation after the victim's family filed a complaint naming the suspects.
Birgunj Mayor Rajeshman Singh Faces Arrest Warrant for Document Forgery
The Parsa District Court has issued an arrest warrant for Birgunj Metropolitan City Mayor Rajeshman Singh on charges of document forgery related to citizenship. The accusation involves allegedly using a false birth registration certificate to help a woman obtain Nepali citizenship by falsely claiming to be her father.
Woman Dies in Rautahat House Collapse Due to Storm; 10 Arrested
A woman, Phoolkumari Devi, died after her tile-roof house collapsed due to a storm in Rautahat on Monday evening. She was undergoing treatment at Better Nepal Hospital when she succumbed to her injuries. In a separate incident, the district police arrested 10 individuals who were absconding in various cases.
Siraha Police Arrest Man for Alleged Assault on Dalit Woman Over Buffalo Incident
Police in Siraha have arrested Pavnitranarayan Yadav, 55, for allegedly assaulting Phoolkumari Mandal, 60, a Dalit woman. The incident reportedly occurred on May 10 after Mandal's buffalo entered Yadav's field, leading to a complaint of indecent behavior.
Sniffer dogs deployed at Jamunaha border to combat drug smuggling
The Armed Police Force Nepal has deployed trained sniffer dogs at the Jamunaha border crossing between Nepal and India to enhance security and combat rising drug trafficking. The dogs are actively inspecting travelers' belongings, aiming to deter smugglers and strengthen border control measures.
Fugitive Arrested in Chitwan After Seven Years on Homicide Suspicion
Police in Chitwan have arrested Panchdev Mahara, who had been a fugitive for seven years in connection with a homicide case. Mahara was apprehended in Bara district based on suspicion of involvement in the death of Sakhichan Mahara, who was found dead in a labor compound in Khairahani Municipality in 2076 BS.
Municipal Police Face Action for Abusing Woman in Birendranagar; Drug Arrests in Siraha
Birendranagar Municipality has announced action against municipal police officers involved in the abuse of a woman selling fruit, an incident captured in a viral video. Separately, in Siraha, police arrested three individuals, including one from India, with over 26 grams of brown sugar and a digital scale.