Police have arrested a man for robbing a gold trader of gold ornaments and cash in Chabahil, Kathmandu.

Rajendra Singh (24) of Ratanpur, Ghorahi Sub-Metropolitan City-15 was detained from Dang on Tuesday.

According to a preliminary investigation, Singh and his team allegedly robbed the gold trader of gold ornaments and cash by throwing chilli powder into his eyes.

SP Suresh Kafle of the District Police Office, Dang said that Singh has been sent to Kathmandu with gold ornaments and cash.

Police said that they have recovered 22 tolas of gold and one lakh in cash from Singh's possession.