Saturday, March 26, 2005

Nepalese soldier arrested for murder

[Nepal News] Kathmandu, Mar 26 : A Royal Nepalese Army soldier has been arrested for allegedly killing a civilian.

Gobinda Karki allegedly opened fire at a trader Arjun Lamichhane of Manmaiju village on the outskirts of Kathmandu on Thursday night and injured him seriously, the Army sources said yesterday.

Arjun was then rushed to hospital where he died while undergoing treatment.

The soldier was under the influence of liquor when the incident occurred, the sources said, adding the Army arrested Karki along with the pistol used in the murder.

Three other persons, who allegedly helped Karki in the crime were also arrested, the sources added. PTI" Sphere: Related Content

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