Lakshi Thapa, who was convicted of rhino poaching years ago, has been arrested from Kathmandu.

Thapa, a permanent resident of Patabhar-8 in Bardiya district, was found guilty of poaching a rhino in Bardiya National Park five years ago. He was sentenced to six years in jail and slapped with a fine of Rs 100,000. He was, however, on the run. He has been sent to Bardiya District Prison, according to officials.