The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has arrested one of the accused in the 1995 murder case of an Italian man Carraro David.

A gang of 13 men led by Tashi Gurung had assaulted and killed David at Thamel-based Reggae pub following a dispute after they harassed his girlfriend on October 13, 1995. The gang had attacked the Italian man with Khukuri, knives and iron rod.

Police on Sunday made public Tashi Gurung, who was arrested a week ago from Kathmandu. After his arrest, police investigation revealed that fugitive Gurung, who holds a US Green Card, had been on the run. He came back to Kathmandu around three years back.

An arrest warrant had been issued after the police filed a case at Kathmandu District Court against the individuals involved in the gang attack.

“The members of Tashi’s gang had been absconding following David’s murder,” said CIB Chief DIG Nawa Raj Silwal. “Eight accused are still on the run.”

It was found that Tashai had left for US after his father bought a passport with US Visa from one Sandup Ghale for Rs 400,000. He had flown to US one-and-a-half-year after the incident.

The number of Italian tourists dropped sharply following David’s murder as the incident sent a bad impression about Nepal in the Italian media.

Silwal said the arrest was made in order to give a clear message that there is no impunity even for the people living abroad.

He informed that David’s family would be informed about the status of his murder investigation.