Eight years on, Nirmala case still without answers
Summary
Eight years after the rape and murder of 13-year-old Nirmala Pant in Kanchanpur, Nepal's investigation remains unresolved despite multiple probes and renewed efforts by police.
Key Points
- Nirmala Pant was raped and murdered in 2018 in Kanchanpur, sparking nationwide protests and outrage.
- Multiple investigations found serious flaws and mishandling by the police in the original inquiry.
- Despite extensive investigations including over 100 DNA tests and questioning more than 1,000 people, the perpetrator remains unidentified.
- A new police investigation committee formed in 2024 continues to review evidence, with authorities maintaining that work on the case is ongoing.
