KATHMANDU: Police on Tuesday arrested the owner of a restaurant for his alleged involvement in raping a woman, who worked at his restaurant.

Rajkumar Shrestha (28) of Nala-7, Kavre raped a 21-year-old woman of Jalakini, Sindhupalchok, police said.

Shrestha operates his restaurant at Kamal Binayak, Bhaktapur Municipality-2.

Shrestha had raped her inside the restaurant premises, police said.

Further investigation into the case is underway, police informed.