Binod Shahi murder case : Mayor Chalaune among 7 arrested

KAILALI : Mayor Ambika Chalaune of Binayak Municipality, Achham, including seven others have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the murder of Binod Shahi.

Shahi was found dead near the village at around 10 am on June 4. He had been missing for five days before he was found dead.

Shahi’s family had lodged a complaint against 13 people including the mayor alleging that he had been murdered.

Among the seven, five have already been arrested while two including the mayor were taken under custody on Saturday, said the District Police office, Achham.

The District Police Office, Achham, said that the investigation regarding the case has reached its final stage and the police will submit the report to the court after completing the investigation soon.