The Dalit settlement in Kausadi, situated in Sigas Rural Municipality-6, is currently grappling with a severe shortage of clean drinking water, leading to significant challenges for its residents. The 12
On August 15, a 14-year-old boy from Panchkanya Rural Municipality-1 was apprehended by the police on the allegation of sexually abusing an eight-year-old girl. Following the arrest, the victim’s family
On July 30, INSEC took a step to aid the 13-year-old victim of a rape case by providing financial assistance. This initiative was based on a recommendation from the
On August 13, a man named Chandra Bahadur Kunwar, aged 39 and residing in Tilottama Municipality, Indrenipath, was arrested by the police from his home. He has been accused of
On August 15, a preliminary on-site report was published regarding an incident of beating and forced divorce in Pipra Rural Municipality-3, Pipra village. The incident involved allegations of witchcraft against
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has strongly condemned the incident involving the beating and ill-treatment of journalist Manohar Pokharel, who is also the Saptari district representative of INSEC (Informal
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concerns to the Kathmandu Metropolitan Municipality regarding the potential risks to public safety when the slab covering the river in the Samakhushi
An investigation has been initiated concerning the alleged involvement of both police officers and inmates in the suspicious deaths of two incarcerated prisoners in a state-operated district prison. Commencing on
The local-level judicial committee is proving effective in resolving disputes. Fulkumari Thanet, Deputy Mayor of Kawasoti Municipality and Coordinator of the Judicial Committee, stated that this committee has played a
The absence of a birthing center in Mahakali Municipality-6 has resulted in pregnant women being compelled to give birth at home. In the previous fiscal year 022/023, six women were
The children housed in the district’s correctional homes are currently grappling with difficulties due to the insufficient management of these facilities. The issue emerged as the capacity of the correctional
On August 14, the police took into custody 33-year-old Dillikumar Limbu under the accusation of committing the homicide of his 63-year-old mother, Dhanmaya Limbu, from Maivakhola Rural Municipality-6, Fakumba. According
Demanding a thorough investigation into the incident involving the alleged killing of Aarti Sah over dowry-related issues, a group of individuals has been observing a hunger strike since June 16,
On August 11, police took into custody 41-year-old Datta Singh Budha, the proprietor of Bless House and Child Care situated in Bungmati-22, Lalitpur Metropolitan Municipality-22, Simikot Rural Municipality-6, Humla. He
On August 13, Ravindra Prasad Devkota, the ward chairperson of Bhimdatta Municipality 18, was subjected to phusyocal assualt . The incident led to the filing of a formal complaint of
On August 13, a joint team comprising members of the Informal Sector Service Center (INSEC) and the Advocacy Forum Madhesh Province Office conducted a monitoring visit to the District Jail
On August 12, law enforcement authorities took into custody 23-year-old Yuvraj Mahara from Letang Municipality-5, following allegations of raping a 14-year-old girl. The victim formally lodged a complaint against the
A 6-year-old girl has allegedly been raped by a 15-year-old boy from Aiselukhark Rural Municipality-3. The victim’s father, aged 47, has taken the step of lodging a formal complaint with
The Informal Sector Service Center (INSEC) Karnali Province Office has engaged in discussions with relevant authorities regarding the human rights situation in Dailekh. Led by Narayan Subedi, the Karnali Province
Lalita Bishwakarma, a 14-month-old girl from Shubhakalika Rural Municipality-8, passed away on August 6 as a result of malnutrition. After being diagnosed with malnutrition at Rarakatiya health post, Lalita was
