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Woman accuses CPN-UML leader Mahesh Basnet of rape

KATHMANDU, April 8: A woman has registered a complaint with the government authorities, accusing CPN-UML leader Mahesh Basnet of raping her.
By Republica

KATHMANDU, April 8: A woman has registered a complaint with the government authorities, accusing CPN-UML leader Mahesh Basnet of raping her.


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According to the police, the woman lodged the complaint at the district attorney's office via post, alleging that Basnet had coerced her into sexual intercourse. Subsequently, the public prosecutor forwarded a report to the District Police Range, Kathmandu, instructing them to conduct an investigation.


Kathmandu Police stated that they have initiated a preliminary investigation following the complaint. The victim alleges that despite being in a relationship for several years, Basnet later raped her and compelled her to undergo an abortion.

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