Woman Dies After Being Found Burnt on Street in Nepalgunj; Boyfriend and Relatives Detained

Summary

Sirjana Budha Magar, a 22-year-old woman in Nepalgunj, died after being found burnt on the street; her boyfriend and relatives are detained amid a police investigation.

Key Points
  • 22-year-old Sirjana Budha Magar was found burnt on a street in Nepalgunj and died later in hospital.
  • She was living with her boyfriend Mo Arif Dhapali and their daughter after ending her marriage.
  • Arif Dhapali had assaulted her two days prior and was released on condition of peaceful behavior.
  • Police have detained Dhapali and his relatives and are investigating the death to determine if it was suicide or homicide.
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