Police arrest head constable over leaked Bara suspect video
Summary
Police have arrested a head constable after a video of a teenage suspect giving a statement in custody leaked online in the Bara rape-and-murder case. Madhesh provincial police have launched an internal investigation, while authorities cite privacy laws barring disclosure of a suspect’s identity before charges are filed.
Key Points
- Police arrested a head constable for filming a teenage suspect’s statement during custody in the Bara rape-and-murder case.
- The video spread on Facebook, X, TikTok and Reddit, prompting concerns over leaked confidential police material.
- Nepal’s Privacy Act bars authorities from making public the identity of an under-investigation suspect before a charge sheet is filed.
- Madhesh provincial police have opened an internal investigation into how the footage was leaked.
