Girl beaten for hour on allegation of being witch
Radha Chaudhary,18 of Ghodaghodi Municipality-5, Dehukuliya was beaten by 25 years old Garuwa Chaudhary and Kismat Chaudhary of the same place on 8th March alleging her of being witch. She was beaten on the day when the nation was celebrating 108th international women’s day.
The victim was dragged by the accused in a public place before beating her for about 2 hours according to the victim’s mother Phulkesi Chaudhary.
The victim’s family complained police of denying registering the complaint rather advising for settlement within the village.
The injured victim was rushed to Seti Zonal Hospital after she could not be treated at Ghodaghodi hospital.
The complaint was lodged at District police office after the pressure was exerted by INSEC, NHRC and many other organizations.
Among the accused, police have arrested Ram Bahadur Chaudhary for investigation according to DPO.
INSEC Office, Dhangadhi
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