Rape-accused cricketer to be presented before court on Sunday

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Up to date: Oct 08, 2022 15:52 IST

Kathmandu [Nepal], October 8 (ANI): Sandeep Lamichhane, the rape-accused Nepali cricketer, will likely be introduced earlier than the court docket on Sunday.
Arrested earlier this week, Lamichhane will likely be introduced earlier than the court docket by Gaushala Police Circle, searching for to remand him in judicial custody for additional investigation.
“He will likely be introduced to Kathmandu District Court docket on Sunday by Gaushala Police Circle (the place is holed up) searching for to remand him in judicial custody for additional investigation,” Tek Prasad Rai, the Spokesperson for Nepal Police confirmed to ANI over the cellphone.
The 22-year-old cricket star, who additionally led the nationwide cricket crew at an early age was apprehended by Nepal Police upon his arrival at Tribhuwan Worldwide Airport on October 6.
A woman, 17, filed a case alleging that Lamichhane took her to numerous locations in Kathmandu and Bhaktapur all day on August 21 and introduced her to a resort in Sinamangal of Kathmandu the place she was raped the identical night time.
Quickly after the registration of complaints, Lamichhane was suspended from his put up and an arrest warrant was issued from Kathmandu District Court docket. Whereas the incident unfolded again in Nepal, the star cricketer was overseas to play Caribbean Premier League (CPL) from Jamaica Tallawahs.
The District Court docket issued the arrest warrant towards him on September 7 whereas the complainant had claimed the incident to happen on the night time of August 21 in Kathmandu.

For over a month, Lamichhane remained off the radar however up to date posts on his social media accounts claiming his innocence.
Upon his arrival again to Nepal by way of Doha on a Qatar Airways flight, he was handcuffed and brought into custody by Nepal Police as, the leg spinner in his put up hours earlier than the arrival had introduced his anticipated time of arrival again to Kathmandu.
The court docket now can grant time upto 25 days from his arrest to analyze the case earlier than submitting a prison case towards him.
The cricketer has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. He has mentioned that he’s searching for authorized assist towards, what he mentioned was wrongful prosecution and allegations.
“I’m positive I’ll get justice and can return to the cricket floor quickly to make the title and fame of my beloved nation and I pray for a speedy trial. I’ll totally cooperate in all phases of the investigation and can struggle a authorized battle to show my innocence. Let the justice prevail,” he had mentioned in a Fb put up.
As Lamichhane was arrested on Thursday (6 October) on the eleventh day of Dashain and it might be the fourth day of his being saved in jail, the Police would now have a complete of 21 days to analyze the matter.
Upon Lamichhane’s arrival again in Kathmandu by way of Doha, the Police carried out his medical examinations and saved him in custody. With the countdown Dashain holidays ending on Sunday and re-opening the federal government workplaces, the Police are positive to face a shortness of time to analyze and file a stronger case. (ANI)