Shrestha, who was absconding after the incident, was found in the Bareilly region of India through coordination between Nepal Police and Indian security personnel.
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The main reason for the murder of a stepmother and the attack on her sister with a khukuri in Surkheti Tole, Ward No. 4, Dodhara Chandani Municipality, Kanchanpur, has been revealed from the initial statement that an old land dispute was the main reason.
The District Police Office, Kanchanpur, has said that the fact has come to light based on the initial statement given to the police by the main accused Hari Prasad Shrestha, who was arrested on Wednesday evening.
On Tuesday evening, Shrestha, aged around 55, had killed his 75-year-old stepmother Bindra Shrestha and seriously injured his 50-year-old sister Bhagwati Devi Majhi. After the injured Majhi's condition became critical, he was taken to Bhojipura, India, for further treatment, according to hospital sources.
Shrestha, who was absconding after the incident, was found in the Bareilly area of India in coordination with Nepal Police and Indian security personnel. After taking him into custody, Indian security personnel reached the Nepal-India border area and handed him over to Nepal Police. According to the police, Shrestha, who was absconding, was found hiding and trying to escape.
After taking him into custody, the necessary legal procedures were completed and he was taken into custody at the District Police Office, Kanchanpur, and further investigation into the incident is underway, said Kanchanpur Police Spokesperson Deputy Superintendent of Police Hem Bahadur Shahi.
