Harku Rai's body found in suspicious circumstances in Khotang, five youths held on murder charge

Police have taken five youths into custody on charges of murdering 52-year-old Harku Rai of Dhitung, Halesi Tuwachung Municipality-8, Khotang.

Harku was found dead in suspicious circumstances in his own village on Friday morning. Police began investigating the incident after his body was found.

In the course of the investigation, five youths were taken into police custody on charges of involvement in the murder. Those taken into custody have been held for further investigation into the incident.

Police are continuing their investigation into the case. The cause of the murder and the detailed circumstances of the incident will become clear only after the investigation is complete.