DOLAKHA: Police have recently arrested an elderly man on charges of raping a six-year-old girl in Bhimeshwar Municipality-7 of Dolakha district.

Raghu Nath Subedi (84) allegedly lured the girl by offering mangoes, took her to his home and then raped, police said.

Subedi was arrested acting on the complaint filed by the relatives of the rape survivor. The District Court extended custodial term for Subedi.

Likewise, police in Jhapa district on Sunday arrested a 48-year-old man on charges of raping five-year-old neighbour in Haldibari rural municipality-1.

Gopal Mahat, the accused of the rape was apprehended acting on a complaint, said Deputy Superintendent of Police Hari Sharma.