A 50-year-old man was arrested in Khotang on May 15 for raping a six-year-old girl. The alleged rapist has been identified as Harka Bahadhur Bishawkarma of Yamkha -6 of the district. 

According to Inspector Ramesh Dev at District Police Office, police arrested Bishawkarma following a rape case filed by victim’s family against him. 

Police reported that Bishawkarma had allegedly raped the minor at former’s house promising her to buy biscuits on Monday. The rape victim has been taken to Khotang District Hospital for the treatment.