'Bhole Baba' admits crime

PARASI, July 13: Bhole Baba aka Shambhu Gautam who is a notorious convict, who has been accused of various criminal activities in the country, has admitted to his involvement in the abduction of 11-year-old Ashish Baniya. Baniya was abducted from Nawalparasi district headquarters, Parasi, on June 20.



His condition is still unknown.



Gautam who was living in Nautanawa was arrested along with weapons from near the border by the Indian Police a few days ago, according to Dainik Jagaran, the Indian daily. He was arrested on the request of Nepal Police.



‘Bhole Baba’ has been accused of killing a trader couple in Butwal. There are 24 different cases against him including 12 murder cases, according to the police.

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