Dalit youth held over child marriage dies in police custody. Mother demands, impartial investigation, action
Summary
Shree Krishna BK, a Dalit youth, died in police custody in Sindhuli amid allegations of child marriage and rape, sparking calls for an impartial investigation and justice from his family and activists.
Key Points
- Shree Krishna BK died by hanging in police custody at the Area Police Office in Khurkot, Sindhuli, after being detained over child marriage and rape allegations.
- His family and Dalit rights activists demand an independent investigation, compensation, and accountability, alleging police negligence and bias against inter-caste relationships.
- An official police investigation found no evidence of torture but pointed out failures in detention management and lack of CCTV surveillance.
- The case has reignited debate on inter-caste relationship treatment and custodial deaths in Nepal, highlighting systemic challenges in police transparency and accountability.
