KATHMANDU, MARCH 12
The National Women Commission and the National Dalit Commission have demanded that the concerned authorities take stern action against those involved in the murder of Inisha BK. The commissions have also called for justice for the victim and accountability from law-enforcement agencies.
Issuing a joint press statement on Thursday, the commissions urged the authorities to ensure appropriate security arrangements for the victim's family and to provide them with rightful compensation.
They also stressed the need for serious investigations into incidents of violence against women, Dalits, and girls reported from different parts of the country, including Rautahat and Parsa, as well as cases of discrimination.
Inisha BK, 16, originally from Gurbhakot Municipality–1 in Surkhet District and currently residing in Birendranagar–1, was found unconscious in the Janajagaran Community Forest near Birendranagar–4 on March 7.
She was taken to Province Hospital, where doctors declared her dead upon arrival. Inisha's relatives filed a complaint at the District Police Office Surkhet on March 9, alleging that she had been gang-raped.
According to the preliminary police investigation, Inisha was murdered after being raped. Police have arrested four individuals for their alleged involvement in the incident.
The commissions expressed deep grief over what they described as a heinous crime that challenges the values of a civilized society.
Meanwhile, a protest was held at Maitighar Mandala today, demanding strict action against those involved in the murder.
Dalit youths, under the leadership of the Caste System Abolition Front Nepal, staged the protest demanding a fair and thorough investigation into Inisha's rape and murder, as well as justice for the victim.
The protesters carried placards reading "Take Action Against Rapists," "Stop Rape," and "Give Justice to Inisha's Family."
On the occasion, Dalit leader Rupa Sunar criticized the state for failing to take action against the perpetrators even five days after the crime.
