Police have arrested a 43-year-old man for his alleged involvement in raping a 13-year-old girl in Syangja.

The arrestee has been identified as Yam Bahadur Kunwar.

Rajendra Prasad Adhikari, spokesperson at the District Police Office, Syangja, said that they apprehended Kunwar based on a complaint filed by the victim's family.

Police said that they are looking into the case.