Two Juveniles Escape from Child Reform Home

Two juveniles escaped from the Child Reform Home, in Naubasta Regional Jail, Baijnath Rural Municipality-3 on November 27. Twelve juveniles attempted to flee during an evening transfer between blocks at the Child Reform Home. Ten were arrested near the facility, while 19-year-old Dinesh Budha and 20-year-old Suraj Gurung remain absconding,…

November 29, 2024  
Three Juveniles Escaped from Naubasta Child Reform Home

Three juveniles escaped from the Naubasta Child Reform Home at Baijanath Rural Municipality-3 on November 11, 2024. SP Tulbahadur Karki from the District Police Office informed that Sunil Nepali from Banke, Resham Thapa from Dang, and Gum Bahadur Nepali from Pyuthan, who were among the 25 juveniles placed in the 'C' block…

November 12, 2024  
Increase in Number of Patients at Bheri Hospital Due to Weather Change

Due to the change in weather, there has been an increase in the number of patients at Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj. The weather change has led to a rise in cases of dengue, as well as viral fever, typhoid, diarrhea, vomiting, and unconsciousness. According to Dr. Pratima Khadka, a pediatric…

September 13, 2024  
Accused Sentenced to Four Months Imprisonment for Sexual Abuse

The District Court sentenced a 15-year-old juvenile for sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl. Information Officer Suresh Malla of the District Court informed INSEC that the bench of District Court Judge Bhishmaraj Prasai on September 2 sentenced him to four months imprisonment, along with a fine of Rs 20,000 and compensation…

September 4, 2024  
Four Died Including Three from Same Family Due to Diarrhea

Four people, including three members of the same Dalit family, died due to diarrhea in Narainapur Rural Municipality-3, Gegli. The deceased are 60-year-old Shanti Pasi, her daughter-in-law Rupa Pasi, 25, her one-and-a-half-year-old granddaughter Nandini Pasi, and 12-year-old Yusuf Ali from the same area. Ajay Kumar Mishra, Ward Chairperson of Narainapur…

September 3, 2024  
INSEC Held Human Rights Help Desk Meeting in Banke

The human rights help desk meeting was organized by the Informal Sector Service Center (INSEC) Lumbini Province Office, Nepalgunj with the coordination of DCA on 23 August in Nepalgunj. INSEC Lumbini Provincial Coordinator Bhola Mahat emphasized the purpose of the program, stating that they have been supporting women and children…

August 27, 2024  
Child Escaped  from Jayendu Children’s Reform Home

A 16-year-old boy from Dang escaped from the Jayendu Children's Reform Home in Duduwa Rural Municipality-6, Asamanpur, on the evening of August 24. Bimala Kaucha Magar, Chief of the Children's Home, reported that the boy had been detained a month earlier for a preliminary investigation related to a bike theft…

August 26, 2024  
Accused Sentenced to 18 Years Imprisonment for Crime of Rape

The district court has sentenced 19-year-old Sanjib Nepali from Barahtal Rural Municipality-5, Surkhet to 18 years in prison for raping a 16-year-old girl. Suresh Malla, the Information Officer of the District Court informed INSEC that on August 12, 2024, the bench of District Court Judge Bhishmaraj Prasai found the accused…

August 14, 2024  
Four Injured During Clash Between Inmates at Child Reform Home

Four people were injured in a clash between inmates at the Jayendu Children's Reform Home, Duduwa Rural Municipality-6, Asamanpur on July 8. According to Bimala Kauchamagar, Chief of the Reform Home, the juveniles got into a fight over eating food. During the clash, 60 of the inmates broke the lock…

July 9, 2024  
Joint Team of INSEC and Advocacy Forum Monitored Banke District Jail

A joint team of the Informal Sector Service Center (INSEC) and Advocacy Forum monitored the District Jail, Nepalgunj on 25 June. Jailor Arjun Shah stated that prisoners in the District Jail are facing skin disease problems due to overcrowding exceeding its capacity. He added that there are currently 800 inmates…

June 26, 2024