KATHMANDU: Police in Kathmandu, on Sunday evening, arrested two persons on the charge of raping a 30-year-old woman.

The arrested have been identified as Rom Raj Putuwar (39) and Lale Tamang (49) of Purano Guheshwari in Tarakeshwar Municipality of Kathmandu.

A team of security personnel deployed from Balaju-based Metropolitan Police Circle arrested the duo immediately after they were informed of the incident last night.

Meanwhile, investigation into the incident is underway, said police.