Lumbini Province Assembly Member Rekha Sharma Arrested Over Child Labour Allegation

March 29, 2026

KATHMANDU:- Lumbini Province Assembly Member Rekha Sharma was arrested by police from her residence in Dhumbarahi, Kathmandu, late Sunday night.

Her spouse, Chintamani Sharma, confirmed the detention by a team from the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office at 11 pm.

Sharma, elected from CPN (UML), faces allegations of forcing a young girl into child labour.

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