Sexagenarian held for attempted rape on minor in Jajarkot

JAJARKOT: An elderly man, who allegedly attempted to rape a 7-year-old girl in Jajarkot district, has been arrested on Sunday, police said.

Police arrested 64-year-old Keshar Pariyar of Pokhara in Bheri Municipality in the district.

Local Narjeet Buda said the perpetrator tempted the minor for the heinous crime. According to the statement registered by the victim, Pariyar forced her to have blowjob.

Meanwhile, the condition of the minor is said to be normal, police informed.

DSP Bhavesh Rimal said the investigation is underway.