Police on Thursday arrested Tharu Kalyankari Sabha District Chairman Lahuram Chaudhary for his alleged involvement in the Tikapur carnage.

Chaudhary was arrested from his Dhangadhi-based residence. 

Likewise, police arrested Laxman Tharu, Central Committee member of Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Loktantrik, from Rupandehi on Wednesday.

Chaudhary and Tharu are the prominent leaders arrested so far in connection with the Tikapur incident.

 “Action will be taken if the arrestees are found guilty, otherwise they will be released,” said District Police Chief Bikram Chand.

Police have so far arrested 16 people in connection with the bloody incident that claimed nine lives in Tikapur, the district headquarters of Kailali on August 24. Eight policemen and a toddler died when protestors turned violent during the demonstration.