KATHMANDU, MAY 25
The National Human Rights Commission has urged the bodies concerned to give justice to the survivors and take action against the guilty by carrying out fair and effective investigation into rape and sexual incidents.
A press release issued by Commission Spokesperson Tikaram Bhattarai today demanded guarantee of judicial rights and safety of survivors of rape and sexual violence. "The Commission urges the government of Nepal to provide security to survivors of rape and sexual incidents and witnesses, to impart psychosocial counselling and provide compensation to the survivors and to bring the accused under the ambit of the law soon," reads the statement.
It also requested all the concerned sides not to carry out any activities affecting police investigation in such incidents.
The commission held discussion with officers of Nepal Police and police officers involved in investigation regarding the activities carried out by Nepal Police in investigation of sexual violence and rape and challenges in this regard.
Saying the role of Nepal Police should be effective to ensure the survivor's right to getting justice on time through fair and effective investigation into incidents of rape and sexual violence, Commission member Lily Thapa directed Nepal Police to bring the accused under the ambit of the law.
Deputy Inspector General of Police Uttam Raj Subedi shared that Nepal Police has been carrying out investigation taking incidents related to violence against women seriously.
A version of this article appears in the print on May 26, 2022, of The Himalayan Times.
