Dr Devkota pays 13m to free daughter from kidnappers: reports

Neurosurgeon Dr Upendra Devkota has paid a ransom of Rs 13 million to free his kidnapped daughter Megha on Tuesday.

According to media reports, Megha, a 10th grader of Rato Bangala School, was kidnapped by an unidentified gang Saturday from her house at Hepali Height, Bansbari.

Reports further said police had cordoned off the area where the victim was believed to have been kept, but on Dr Devkota's request, they pulled out after the kidnappers threatened to kill the girl.

The deal to pay the ransom was finalized after police moved back. nepalnews.com ia aug 07 08