Lawmakers demand action over rape and killing of three-year-old in Bara
Summary
Lawmakers have demanded stern action after the rape and brutal killing of a three-year-old girl in Bara, warning of rising insecurity and government indifference to violence against children. They also called for age-appropriate sexual education, fast-track proceedings in child sexual violence cases and the maximum punishment for perpetrators.
Key Points
- Lawmakers condemned the rape and brutal killing of a three-year-old girl in Bara during the National Assembly’s zero hour.
- Gita Devkota called for compulsory age-appropriate sexual education from the school level and fast-track hearings in child sexual violence cases.
- She also demanded the maximum punishment for perpetrators of child sexual violence.
- Somanath Portel criticized the Home Administration for allegedly pressuring the victim’s family and filming a video for public display.
