In a Facebook post on Thursday morning, the former cricketer said in a Facebook post on Thursday morning, “As per my commitment to present myself for the authority of Nepal, I am landing at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on Qatar Airways at 10:00 am.”
The 25-year-old former national team captain has again denied any wrongdoing, declaring to seek legal backing against the wrongful prosecution and charges.
“I am sure that I will get justice and I will return to the cricket field soon to make the name and fame of my beloved country and I pray for a speedy trial. I will fully cooperate in all stages of investigation and legal battle.” I will fight. To prove my innocence. Let justice be done.”
A 17-year-old girl alleged that Lamichhane took her to various places in Kathmandu and Bhaktapur on August 21 and took her to a hotel in Kathmandu’s Sinamangal where she was raped the same night.
A diffusion notice has already been issued from Interpol (International Criminal Police Organisation) as he was unknown from his location since the case was registered against him.
The Kathmandu District Court has issued an arrest warrant against her for raping a 17-year-old minor as well as blacklisting her by Nepal’s immigration department.
With the issuance of the arrest warrant, the police have already dispatched their personnel to arrest Lamichhane wherever he is seen. Upon his arrival on Thursday, the cricketer accused of rape will be detained by the immigration desk and handed over to the police, from where he will be taken to the district police range Kathmandu.
Bharat Bahadur Bohra, Senior Superintendent of Police, District Police Range, Kathmandu, told ANI, “We are probing the matter. On his arrival, further investigation will be done based on the prevailing laws and regulations.”
Within 25 days of his formal arrest, a case is required to be filed in court through the District Attorney’s office. The police will investigate further and then submit their report to the lawyer’s office and then a formal case will be filed in court when the report states the incidents mentioned in the complaint and the police investigation matches.
After the hearing of the case, it will be decided whether to grant bail to Lamichhane on the date of the court or to be taken on remand. It may take weeks for them to get the first hearing from the judicial body.
Last year, leg-spinner Lamichhane was appointed captain of the Nepal cricket team.
He captained the Nepal Under-19 team first during the Asia Cup in 2016 and then for the Asian Cricket Council World Cup Qualifiers in 2017.
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