Accused Arrested for Rape
Police arrested Santosh Limbu, 25, of Sagurigadhi Rural Municipality-1 on February 22 for raping a 23-year-old woman. The aggrieved party filed a complaint at the District Police Office on Februray 21 alleging that the accused had raped the woman on February 14. The accused was arrested on the basis of…
Accused Arrested for Killing
Police arrested 34-year-old Pankaj Pariyar of Mandavi Rural Municipality-2 on February 23 for allegedly killing 60-year-old Ram Bahadur Pariyar and 56-year-old Hukuma Pariyar of Mandavi Rural Municipality-2 on February 21. Inspector Keshav KC of the District Police Office informed that the accused attacked the husband and wife while they were…
Teacher Subjected Student to Beating in Kaski
Bipin Karki, a 23-year-old mathematics teacher at the Gandaki Academy in Pokhara Metropolitan City-6, Jarewar subjected a sixth-grade student to beating on February 18. The student stated that the teacher not only denied permission to use the restroom but also inflicted physical harm, leaving bruises on his body. The incident…
Demand For High-level Investigation Committee
On February 20, INSEC and other organizations submitted a memorandum to the District Administration Office and the District Police Office in Siraha, demanding the immediate formation of a high-level investigation committee into the case involving the abduction, captivity, rape, and killing of a 17-year-old girl by 19-year-old Rupesh Mandal, 18-year-old…
Cable Car Construction Dispute: Indefinite Prohibitory Order Imposed in Phungling, Taplejung
An indefinite prohibitory order has been imposed in Phungling, Taplejung, from February 23. The District Administration Office issued a press release stating that the order will remain in effect from 5 AM until further notice in the designated areas of Phungling Municipality's market area and the Kaflepati-Ballu Dada. According to…
Unknown Assailants Vandalized NTC Tower in Humla
The Namaste tower in Kharpunath Rural Municipality-3, Raya, has been vandalized. A group of unidentified individuals damaged the tower on the night of February 19, disrupting communication services for users. Aiton Rawal, a Local stated that more than 6,000 people in the rural municipality have been affected after the antenna,…
Accused Sentenced to Seven Years Imprisonment
The District Court sentenced Gopal BK of Ghorahi Sub-metropolitan City-16 to seven years imprisonment forthe crime of raping a 50-year-old woman. The bench of District Court Judge Tikendra Dahal convicted the accused on February 21, sentencing him to seven years of imprisonment, a fine of Rs 300,000, compensation of Rs…
Attack on Human Rights Defenders: INSEC Condemns the Incident
INSEC issued a press release on February 21, condemning the attack by No Cable Car Group activists on INSEC and Red Cross representatives who had gone for rescue operations during the clash in Pathibhara Mukumulung on February 20. In a press release signed by INSEC Executive Director Bijay Raj Gautam,…
Over 500 victims Documented in Gandaki Province in 2024
INSEC documented 504 victims of human rights abuses in Gandaki Province in 2024. Speaking at a press meet organized by the INSEC Gandaki Province Office in Pokhara on February 19, INSEC Gandaki Province Coordinator Shiva Khakurel stated that violence against women and children remains a serious challenge. Khakurel stated that in…
Complaint Filed Against Accused of Rape
A complaint was filed against 21-year-old Govinda Yadav and 56-year-old Bhulke Ahir of Shivaraj Municipality-2, Mauja Harhatti at the Ward Police Office, Chandrauta, on February 17. They have been accused of abducting, holding a 20-year-old woman hostage and raping her on January 4. Police are investigating the case. The health…
