Actor Paul Shah arrested on rape charge

KATHMANDU: Police on Sunday arrested actor Paul Shah on the charge of raping a minor girl.

The District Police Office, Tanahun detained him this afternoon.

Singer Samikshya Adhikari (17) filed the rape against Shah in the District Police Office, Tanahaun.

He has been absconding after the complaint was registered against him.

Earlier this morning, Shah made an announcement writing a status on social media that he will present himself before the police today itself.

Tanahun Police confirmed the arrest of actor Shah.

Adhikari registered the complaint accusing Shah of raping her with a promise to marry her in future.

Recently, an audio having a conversation between actor Paul and singer Adhikari was leaked on social media where Shah has accepted having sex with Adhikari.

However, actor Shah through his Facebook had said that some of his friends are involved in tarnishing his image.