KATHMANDU: The Nepal Police Headquarters has suspended two personnel for conducting gross negligence at the initial stage of investigation into Nirmala Panta's rape and murder. Scene of Crime Officer, Sub-Inspector Har Singh Dhami and Constable Chandani Saud have been suspended.

Issuing a statement today, the police said, "On recommendation of the investigation committee formed by the Nepal Police Headquarters to probe into role of investigative officers in the rape and murder case of Nirmala Panta of Kanchanpur, SI Har Singh Dhami and Constable Chandani Saud have been suspended for serious negligence during investigation.