Rupandehi, November 12, 2026 — Police have arrested two women on allegations of performing obscene dances in a public place during a Deusi-Bhailo programme in Rupandehi.
The arrested women have been identified as Chahana Thapa, 30, of Devdaha Municipality-7 in Rupandehi, and Prapti Basnet, 21, of Hariwan Municipality-3 in Sarlahi.
A team from the Area Police Office in Lumbini, Rupandehi, took them into custody.
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Krishna Kumar Chand of the Rupandehi District Police Office, the women were arrested over allegations that their performances during the Deusi-Bhailo programme went against Nepal's traditional art and culture, social etiquette and moral values.
Chand said police arrested them at Mahilawar Bazaar in Lumbini Sanskritik Municipality-10. An investigation has been initiated against them under offences relating to public interest and morality.
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