Committee starts onsite study into Bardiya incident

Summary

A committee investigating the suicides of a father and daughter in Bardiya has started an onsite study focusing on citizenship discrimination issues faced by the family.

Key Points
  • A committee has begun an onsite investigation into the suicides of Anju Tharu and her father in Bardiya.
  • Anju Tharu faced citizenship discrimination which hindered her property rights and daughter's birth registration.
  • A case of abetment of suicide has been filed against Anju's husband, Anil Tharu.
  • The committee has been tasked to submit its report within five days after investigation.
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