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Home minister promises justice for Bara toddler

From Kathmandu Post · () English

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  • Nepal's Home Minister Sudan Gurung expressed shock over a heinous crime against a three-year-old girl in Bara.
  • Gurung promised a thorough investigation, assured suspects' arrest, and announced an inquiry into alleged police negligence.
  • He stated the constitution prohibits the death penalty, emphasizing the government's focus on impartial investigation and justice for the victim.

Home Minister Sudan Gurung has pledged swift justice following a "heinous crime" against a three-year-old girl in Bara, Nepal. Expressing deep sadness and shock, Gurung stated on social media that the incident's pain extends beyond the victim's family to the entire society.

The pain of such a crime against a little girl is not just the pain of one family. It is the pain of our entire society.

— Sudan GurungHome Minister Sudan Gurung's social media post expressing grief over the crime.

Authorities arrested suspects shortly after the crime. Gurung confirmed an ongoing investigation into alleged police negligence during the initial stages, with officers involved also facing scrutiny. Following a complaint from the girl's family, four additional individuals were arrested to further the investigation.

Article 16(2) of the constitution prohibits the enactment of laws providing for the death penalty.

— Sudan GurungHome Minister Sudan Gurung explaining Nepal's constitutional stance on capital punishment.

Responding to public calls for the death penalty, Gurung cited Nepal's constitution, which prohibits capital punishment. He stressed the Home Ministry's commitment to an impartial and robust investigation, ensuring the guilty are held accountable and the victim receives justice. Gurung also urged the public and political parties against politicizing the case or conducting a "media trial" based on unverified information, warning that such actions could undermine the justice process.

Your anger should not be allowed to influence the investigation and judicial process, as doing so could ultimately weaken justice itself.

— Sudan GurungHome Minister Sudan Gurung urging the public and political parties not to interfere with the investigation.
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