A 23-year-old athlete has been sentenced to a long prison sentence for rape

Lamichan was arrested in August 2022 on charges of raping an 18-year-old woman at a hotel in Kathmandu. Released on bail, he returned to the national team and participated in the 2023 Asian Cup.

In December he was arrested again and this time convicted of rape. The man’s lawyer said the decision would be appealed to a higher court.

The court awarded the female victim compensation of 500,000 Nepalese rupees, or just under 3,500 euros. Before the verdict, Lamichan enjoyed the support of the Nepalese public and has always denied the charges against her. The fans welcomed him loudly every time he took the field, but he also had opponents.

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Kathmandu District Court imposes fine of Rs 300,000 and orders the national cricketer to pay Rs 200,000 in compensation to the victim. https://t.co/IT7hMTbUsE

— The Kathmandu Post (@kathmandupost) January 10, 2024

The Scottish players announced before the match against Nepal that they would not shake hands with Lamichan. Their outrage was sparked by the fact that Lamichan was suspended after the initial arrest, but the Nepalese League ignored this and continued to act as if nothing had happened.

2024-01-15 22:07:53
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