"Not the final verdict but part of normal legal procedure": Nepali cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane in custody

Sandeep Lamichhane before going to play his second season of Indian premier league cricket.

Sandeep Lamichhane before going to play his second season of Indian premier league cricket. Credit: RSS

Sandeep Lamichhane, the captain of Nepal’s national cricket team, has been in judicial custody since 4 November for allegedly raping a minor. The 22-year-old spin bowler was accused of rape by a 17-year-old female a month ago. Listen to the full report from Nepal correspondent Sewa Bhattarai.


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This report is available in Nepali language:
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नाबालिगको बलात्कारको आरोप लागेका नेपाली क्रिकेटर सन्दीप लामिछाने पुर्पक्षका लागि थुनामा

SBS Nepali

16/11/202204:47

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