Locals of a remote village in Kailali district have punished a man by smearing black soot on his face for alleged attempt to rape a woman.

Krishna Chaudary, aka Tukki, of Majhar in Kailali Rural Municipality-1, was smeared with black and paraded in the village with a garland of shoes on Saturday. Chaudhary had allegedly attempted to rape a woman on Friday night. However, the woman managed to escape.

The woman said Chaudhary even beat him when she tried to retaliate. Chaudhary was caught by the villagers after she cried out for help.

Chaudhary had been working in India. He has been directed to pay Rs 200,000 in compensation to the woman.

Police said they were unaware about the incident. “We haven’t learnt of any incident misbehaviour to women or rape attempt,” said DSP at Kailali District Police Office, Bir Bahadur Buda Magar.