Third Suspect Arrested in Advocate Tripathi Assault Case

The Kathmandu District Police Range has arrested another individual in connection with the assault on senior advocate Dinesh Kumar Tripathi.

The suspect, identified as Sita Devi Rai, also known as Sheetal (55), hailing from Buddha Shanti Rural Municipality-4, Jhapa, was apprehended today.

Tripathi was attacked by a group of individuals on January 15 while crossing the road in front of the Kathmandu District Court. The incident occurred shortly after he represented victims in a case related to the misappropriation of cooperative funds.

The newly arrested suspect had been on the run since the assault. Earlier, two individuals were already taken into custody for their alleged involvement in the crime.

The investigation into the case is ongoing.

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