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Indo Euro Traveller published August 22, 2026: Tension at Maitighar – Protest demanding justice for Garima Chaudhary.
A protest was held at Maitighar Mandala in Kathmandu demanding justice for Garima Chaudhary, with demonstrators calling for strict action against those responsible for her alleged rape and murder. The demonstration was organized by Swatantra Aama Nepal, where participants urged the government to provide immediate justice to the victim’s family and ensure that those found guilty receive the harshest possible punishment.
Carrying banners and placards with messages demanding justice, protesters raised their voices against serious crimes such as rape and murder. They also called for stronger laws to deal with such crimes and demanded severe punishment for perpetrators, including the death penalty. Organizers expressed concern over what they described as the increasing occurrence of serious crimes against women and children and criticized weaknesses in the legal process that they believe can allow offenders to escape accountability.
The protesters said their campaign for Garima Chaudhary’s justice would continue through further pressure programs until the authorities take meaningful action. The demonstration at Maitighar highlighted broader concerns about women’s and children’s safety, accountability for violent crimes, and the need for an effective justice system.
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BBC News, UK
written by Phanindra DahalandAzadeh Moshiri
Monday August 24, 2026
Activists and politicians in Nepal have urged the government to enact tougher laws as the alleged rape and murder of a three-year-old girl has caused outrage across the country.
Nepal has seen continued protests since the girl was found dead last week, three days after she went missing in Madhesh province.
Nine people have been arrested in connection with the case, a local police spokesman told the BBC.
The crime has triggered demands for reform. Police have also been accused of negligence in the initial stages of the investigation after footage of a teenage suspect was leaked onto social media.
After days of demonstrations in the city of Simara, the victim's family met government ministers, and secured a written agreement over the weekend.
The government has promised to review laws on serious offences, and create a memorial in honour of the child.
The incident has also opened a wider debate over how Nepal deals with young offenders, with some campaigners pushing for harsher punishments for minors convicted of rape or murder.
Prominent human rights activist Gauri Pradhan called the attack a "very painful incident and the government should punish anyone involved in such atrocious act. There should be some serious efforts for wider reforms".
However, he cautioned against calls for the introduction of the death penalty.
There has also been anger after a video showing a teenage suspect giving a statement about the suspected murder was uploaded to social media, sparking questions as to how footage of the individual under police custody was leaked.
"We have so far found one police personnel directly involved in the [leak] and have initiated action against him," chief district officer of Bara district, Dharmendra Kumar Mishra, told the BBC.
"If more officers are found, they will also be punished. We have zero tolerance against such practice."
More than 25,500 accusations of rape and sexual abuse were filed between July 2017 to July 2025, according to Nepalese Police.
Of these cases, more than 3,200 female victims were under the age of 10, the police say.
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