Police arrested five persons on the charge of abduction and subsequent murder of a child. Pappu Yadav, Shivam Chaudhary, Govinda Mishra, Saroj Pandey and Sanjiv Mishra of Jaleshwor were held in connection with the abduction and murder of 11-year-old Nishchal Kumar Pandey of Jaleshwor-12, said police. 

He was kidnapped on January 14 and found buried on the bank of the Rato stream a few days later. The abductors had demanded Rs3 million for his release. Meanwhile, three other suspects were nabbed for their alleged involvement in the abduction and murder of eight-year-old boy.

Man arrested for abduction attempt Police has arrested a man on attempted abduction charge.

Bijaya Pasawan of Lahan Municipality-8 was held as he attempted to abduct Dr Pashupati Chaudhary on Saturday, said police. 

“The suspect attempted to abduct Chaudhary as he refused to provide forceful donation,” Superintendent of Police Shyamraj Gyawali said.  

Paswan had tried to abduct Dr Chaudhary in front of Saptarishi Hospital. They fled upon seeing police. 

Pawan is a repeat offender who had previously served jail term for three and half years for possessing illegal arms and robbery.