KATHMANDU, JANUARY 17

The Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police has arrested a man on charges of violating the privacy of Gaushala-26.

Based on a complaint filed by Gaushala-26, the police arrested 32-year-old Kesharman Rai of Sankhuwasabha for the violation of privacy.

Rai was apprehended today with the assistance of Sankhuwasabha Police and brought to Kathmandu, as confirmed by Chief of the Bureau SSP Navinda Aryal. He has been remanded to judicial custody by the Kathmandu District Court.

Gaushala-26 had filed a complaint with the Bureau, demanding action against those involved in making her identity, including a photo, public on social media. National cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane was convicted of raping Gaushala-26.

The Kathmandu District Court sentenced Lamichhane to eight years in prison, along with a fine of Rs 500,000 to be paid as compensation to the rape survivor.