One arrested for Violating Privacy of Gaushala-26

The Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police has successfully apprehended a 32-year-old man, Kesharman Rai of Sankhuwasabha, on charges of violating the privacy of Gaushala-26. The arrest was made following a formal complaint lodged by Gaushala-26.

Acting on the complaint, the police, in collaboration with Sankhuwasabha Police, apprehended Rai, who was subsequently brought to Kathmandu for legal proceedings. Chief of the Bureau, SSP Navinda Aryal, confirmed Rai’s arrest and stated that he has been remanded to judicial custody by the Kathmandu district court.

The complaint from Gaushala-26 alleged that her identity, including a photograph, was made public on social media without her consent. The Cyber Bureau took swift action in response to the violation of privacy.

In a related development, Gaushala-26 had previously filed a complaint against national cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane, accusing him of rape. The Kathmandu District Court has recently convicted Lamichhane, sentencing him to eight years in prison. Additionally, Lamichhane has been ordered to pay a fine of Rs 500,000 as compensation to the rape survivor.

The arrest of Kesharman Rai marks a crucial step in addressing the privacy concerns raised by Gaushala-26, reinforcing the commitment of the Cyber Bureau to safeguarding individuals from digital privacy infringements.