Two persons including ward chairman have been arrested for their alleged involvement in raping a 28-year-old woman in Baitadi.
The arrestees have been identified as ward chairman of Mainali Municipality-1 of the district Sharad Singh Negi and Keshav Singh Negi.
Inspector Lok Raj Joshi said that the duo were arrested based on the victim's complaint.
The woman has been sent to the District Hospital for medical check-up.
Police said that they are looking into the case.