How Safe Are Nepal's Girl Children, Really?
Summary
Residents in Jitpur Simara have blocked the Pathlaiya-Birgunj road for a second day after a three-year-old girl was found dead in an abandoned house. Police have detained a minor and a 24-year-old van owner as public concern grows over girl child safety in Nepal.
Key Points
- Residents in Jitpur Simara blocked the Pathlaiya-Birgunj road for a second day demanding justice for a three-year-old girl found dead in an abandoned house.
- Police have detained a minor and a 24-year-old van owner in connection with the case.
- The girl’s death has intensified concerns about the safety of girl children in Nepal.
- Official data recorded hundreds of sexual violence cases involving young girls last year.
