JAJARKOT: A man pleaded guilty to rape 32 years ago, was arrested and sent to prison in Jajarkot district, on Monday.

The arrestee has been identified as Pratap Oli (68) of Punma VDC-5 in Jajarkot district.

Police apprehended Oli from his current residence in Bherimalika Municipality-6 in the district.

Oli was convicted of rape and sentenced to three years in prison. He had been on the run shortly after committing the crime, the District Police Office, Jajarkot said.