Accused in Cybercrime Case Arrested
Yamu Khatri, 44, of Ganespur, Banganga Municipality-6, was arrested on May 14, 2026, on the charge of defaming a 32-year-old woman through the use of social media. DSP Ripendra Kumar
May 19, 2026 , Kapilbastu
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Complaint Filed Against Accused in Rape Case
A complaint was filed by the victim’s family at the Area Police Office, Kesargunj, on May 18, accusing Subash Rauniyar, 36, of Iswharpur Municipality-5, of raping a 33-year-old woman on
May 19, 2026 , Sarlahi
Complaint Filed Against Accused in Attempted Rape Case
A complaint was filed by the victim’s family at the Area Police Office, Kesargunj, on May 18, accusing Ramkesh Kushawa, 42, of Iswhorpur Municipality-4, of attempting to rape a 37-year-old
May 19, 2026 , Sarlahi
INSEC Conducts Monitoring of Squatter Holding Centres in Nagarjun and Kirtipur
Informal Sector Service Centre (INSEC) conducted a monitoring visit on May 17 to the squatter holding centres located in Nagarjun Municipality–1 of Kathmandu and Kirtipur. During the visit, INSEC Bagmati
May 19, 2026 , Kathmandu
Beating of a Teacher by the Mayor
Ram Babu Yadav, 40, originally from Simraungadh Municipality-11 of Bara, who is currently working as a permanent teacher at Shankar Secondary School, Sarmujawa in Baudhimai Municipality-8, has alleged that the
May 19, 2026 , Rautahat
Accused Arrested in Rape Case
Police arrested Hina Khatun, 22, of Kapilbastu Municipality-1, on May 13, on charges of raping a 19-year-old girl. The other accused involved in the case, Samir Khan, 25, has absconded.
May 19, 2026 , Kapilbastu
Accused Arrested in Rape Case
Police arrested Krishna Prasad Binda, 29, of Sundodhan Rural Municipality-2, on May 11, on charges of raping a 17-year-old girl. The victim’s family filed a complaint at the District Police
May 19, 2026 , Kapilbastu
Monitoring of Temporary Shelter for Landless Settlers by the NHRC and INSEC
Representatives from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Informal Sector Service Centre (INSEC), and CZOP jointly monitored the Nepal Red Cross Training Centre in Banepa, where landless settlers have been
May 19, 2026 , Kavre
Escapee from Kaski Jail Arrested
During the Gen-Z movement on September 9, 2025, Sher Bahadur Tiwari Bhat, 54, of Chargaun, Ward No. 7, Kwholasothar Rural Municipality, Lamjung, who had escaped from Kaski Jail, was arrested
May 18, 2026 , Lamjung
Escapee from Jhumka Jail Arrested
During the Gen-Z protest on September 9, 2025, an inmate who had escaped from Jhumka Jail was arrested on May 16, 2026. Police arrested Prakash Damai, 37, of Dharan Sub-Metropolitan
May 18, 2026 , Sunsari
Accused Arrested in Child Beating Case
Police arrested Sumitra Sendang on May 15, on charges of beating a four-year-old child 18 times for not being able to write numbers and letters. According to Inspector Ramchandra Sah
May 18, 2026 , Panchthar
Alleged Beating of Senior Citizen by APF Personnel
An accusation was put forth by the victim’s side, of Faling Rural Municipality-5, against an Armed Police Force (APF) personnel of beating Bir Bahadur Thamsuhang, 72, and his wife, Manimaya
May 18, 2026 , Panchthar
Landless Settlers Protest in Butwal Against “Bulldozer Terror”
Landless, homeless, and unmanaged settlers staged a protest in Butwal, accusing the government of using bulldozers to demolish settlements where people had been living for years without providing alternative arrangements.
May 17, 2026 , Rupandehi
Two Arrested for Misbehaving with Hari Khetan Multiple Campus Chief
Two individuals, Dilip Kumar Prajapati (Pandit), 29, and Deblal Thakur, 40, have been arrested on charges of misbehaving with Kishori Rai, 48, chief of Hari Khetan Multiple Campus located in
May 17, 2026 , Parsa
Assistive Devices Distributed to Persons with Disabilities
Assistive devices have been distributed to 21 persons with disabilities in Aiselukharka Rural Municipality to support easier daily living. The distributed materials include wheelchairs for four individuals, toilet chairs for
May 16, 2026 , Khotang
One Dead and Two Seriously Ill After Consuming Wild Mushrooms
Namuna Chepang, a six-year-old of Kulbang, Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality-1, died at home on the morning of May 15 after consuming wild mushrooms. She was a Grade 2 student at National
May 16, 2026 , Chitwan
Four-Year-Old Beaten for Allegedly Unable to Write
The family of a four-year-old boy studying in LKG at Lungrupa Academy Boarding School in Phidim Municipality–14 has alleged that the child was beaten at school for being unable to
May 15, 2026 , Panchthar
Accused Arrested in Rape Case
Police arrested Sunil Sunar, 28, of Madhuwan Municipality-6 on May 12, on charges of raping an 18-year-old girl. The victim’s family filed a complaint at the Area Police Office, Dodari,
May 15, 2026 , Bardiya
NHRC and INSEC Joint Monitoring in Siraha
A joint monitoring visit was conducted on May 14, 2026, by the Madhesh Province Office of the National Human Rights Commission, the Provincial Office of INSEC, and the Human Rights
May 15, 2026 , Siraha
Youth Rights Defenders Submit Declaration to NHRC Chairperson
A group of young human rights defenders held discussions at the office of the National Human Rights Commission and submitted a 17-point declaration passed during the First Youth Human Rights
May 14, 2026 , Bagmati Province
