Landslide Claims Three Lives in Rukum
The flood of Tatopani and Jhinchour rivers swept away the temporary residents in the earthquake-affected settlement of Jhinchour Bagar causing the death of 3 girls of Athiskot Municipality- 13, in their houses on 16 July . Inspector Bakhat Bahadur Shahi, also the Information Officer of the District Police Office, informed…
Mother Arrested for Attempted Killing
The police arrested 21-year-old Nandkali Bista of Musikot Municipality-14 Loribang on 15 May for the charge of attempting to kill her 18-month-old daughter. The incident was reported to the police by a neighbor who witnessed the accused attempting to choke her daughter with a scarf and recording it on video…
Two Policemen Injured During Clash
Two policemen were injured when locals threw stones at them while they were trying to control the situation during a dispute between residents in Syarpu, Banfikot Rural Municipality-3 on January 28, 2024 . Inspector Dharmendra Khadka of District Police Office Rukum West informed that 25-year-old Police Constable Mahendra Bahadur Shahi…
Earthquake Survivors Awaiting Relief Assistance
The earthquake victims in Triveni Rural Municipality, Rukum West, who were affected by the recent earthquake originating from Jajarkot, are in desperate need of relief. These victims have expressed their frustration over not receiving even basic supplies like tarpaulin for temporary shelter. Preliminary data collected by Triveni Rural Municipality indicates…
Aftershock Earthquake in Rukum West Results in Seven More Injured
DSP Namraj Bhattarai of District Police Office reported that the aftershock earthquake, with its epicenter in Ramidada, Jajarkot, has resulted in injuries to seven individuals. Among them, four are from Athabiskot Municipality in Rukum West, two from Chaurjahari Municipality, and one from Sanibheri Rural Municipality. According to Rabi KC, Chief…
Earthquake Victims Take Shelter Under Tarpaulin During Cold Nights
After the recent earthquake in Rukum West resulted in property damage, affected families and earthquake victims find themselves compelled to spend their days and nights in the open air, due to the unsafe conditions of their homes. In addition to the earthquake victims and affected families, Kiriyaputri has also been…
Accused of Rape Arrested
Police arrested Khadak Malla, 55, of Athaviskot Municipality-14, Jamirekot, on May 17, 2023, on the charge of rape of a 27-year-old woman. The aggrieved party filed a complaint against the accused at the District Police Office, Rukum West on May 16, accusing him of rape. They alleged that he raped…
Ward Chairperson Accused of Embezzling Money of Social Security Fund
Milan Budha, the grandson of the victim, has alleged that Narbire Budha, a 75-year-old senior citizen of Athaviskot Municipality-9, Rangeela, was robbed of his 15-month social security allowance by the ward chairperson. Narbire Budha has not received his social security allowance since last year. Milan Budha said that while other…
INSEC Assists Domestic Violence Victim in her Journey to Justice
Menuka Oli, 21, of Chaurjahari Municipality-12 Jogineta, a victim of domestic violence, has been assisted by the Informal Sector Service Centre (INSEC) on July 31, 2022, in her judicial process. After the victim asked INSEC for assistance sharing her fragile financial condition, INSEC provided financial support to go through the…
Engineer of Rural Municipality Beaten Inside Office, Accused Arrested
The victim has alleged that Deepak Shah, 28, an engineer working in the Banfikot rural municipality office, was beaten up in the office by Raju Shah, 33, the Chairperson of Tarun Dal Banfikot, on July 20, 2022. The police arrested Shah on the same day for his involvement in the…
