The raid was part of a surprise raid carried out by a special task force of Metropolitan Police Range, Hanumandhoka in an effort to curb prostitution and other illegal activities in Kathmandu. The police have also Parbati Puri (34), the owner of the guest house and the 20-year-old prostitute, the employee of the guest house.
Tharu was active as a Maoist during the people’s war until the party decided to start peaceful politics.