Police in Sarlahi have arrested Megh Bahadur Thapa, known as Babu Thapa, the main convict in the murder of former Supreme Court Justice Ran Bahadur Bam. The District Police Office, Sarlahi, said Thapa was taken into custody at his own home in the district. Police recovered two pistols and 15 rounds of ammunition from him.
Arrest in Sarlahi
Thapa had escaped from prison during last year's Gen Z protests on 24 Bhadra, according to the information provided by police. He was serving a life sentence in connection with Bam's murder when he fled custody. His arrest in Sarlahi brings him back into police custody after the prison escape.
The District Police Office, Sarlahi, said officers arrested Thapa at his residence. Police also recovered two pistols and 15 rounds of ammunition from him. The available details do not specify the circumstances of the arrest or provide further information about the weapons.
Conviction and prison escape
Thapa was the main convict in the murder of former Supreme Court Justice Ran Bahadur Bam. He was serving a life sentence for the case before escaping from prison during the Gen Z protests on 24 Bhadra last year.
His escape meant that a person serving a life sentence in the high-profile murder case was no longer in custody. Police have now located and arrested him at his home in Sarlahi, according to the district police office.
The arrest and recovery of firearms and ammunition were reported together by police. The details available do not identify the type or origin of the pistols, or state whether any additional charges related to the weapons have been filed. Police have also not provided further information about the next steps in Thapa's custody following his arrest.
