It has been found that in a majority of gender-based violence cases in Makwanpur the victims were affected by people known to them, family members and close relationships. A yearly review report released on July 20 2026 by One-Stop Crisis Management Center (OCMC) at Hetauda for the fiscal year 2025/26 shows that most incidents of violence occur within their own circles. According to the report, a total of 322 cases of violence were registered at the OCMC during the fiscal year 2025/2026, which is 35 more in number as compared to the previous year.
Of the registered cases, 249 were new and 73 were old requiring follow-up. Of the new cases, 227 victims experienced violence from known people, while 22 were harmed by strangers. Among the known perpetrators, 57 cases involved individuals within the community, 42 involved husbands, 41 involved partners in relationships, 26 involved other family members, 17 involved relatives, and 8 involved employees. The statistics confirm that most violence occurs within familiar and trusted relationships.
Based on the nature of violence, the highest number of reported cases involved rape, with 95 cases, followed closely by physical violence with 94 cases. Similarly, 36 cases of domestic violence, 22 cases of sexual violence, 17 cases of child marriage, 4 cases of psychological violence, and 54 cases of other forms of violence were recorded.
Among the victims, 271 were women and 51 were men. By age group, people aged 19–49 years were the most affected, with 99 victims. This was followed by 94 victims aged 15–18 years, 76 victims below 14 years, 13 victims aged 50–60 years, and 3 victims above 60 years.
According to the local government, Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City recorded the highest number of incidents, with 164 incidents. It was followed by Manahari Rural Municipality with 40 incidents, Makwanpurgadhi with 23, Bakaiya with 22, Raksirang with 19, Bhimphedi with 17, Bagmati with 9, Thaha Municipality with 7, Kailash with 4, and Indrasarowar with 2 incidents. Additionally, 24 incidents from other districts were also registered at the center.
The report states that during the review period, the center provided various services to 1,331 people. Among the victims, 134 were reunited with their families, while 112 were referred to the District Administration Office for further legal and administrative procedures.
The center has been providing health treatment services, psychosocial counseling, legal assistance, safe shelter, rehabilitation services, and coordination with security departments. For the economic empowerment of victims, it has supported with training related to operation of hotel business, goat farming and support with required materials for small businesses.
The OCMC stated although in the recent years the cases of gender-based violence have shown an increasing trend despite of which some of the challenges remain. The challenges include many victims unable to reach the center and some victims do not agree to register their cases.