Man arrested for allegedly raping daughter

A man has been arrested for allegedly raping his 17-year-old daughter.

The father who is from Dang district worked at a brick kiln of Dhunsibeshi Municipality-1 for five months till May 24. He allegedly raped his daughter who also was a worker for the industry.

According to Deputy Superintendent of Police at District Police Office, Dhading, Santulal Prasad Jaiswal, the father is charged of raping his daughter multiple times.

The incident came to light when they reached Dang district. The minor is five-months pregnant, it is said. Police arrested the accused as he was hiding in his relative's home in Ghorahi.