Bibeksheel Sajha expresses worry over Kanchanpur incident

KATHMANDU, Aug 24: The Bibeksheel Sajha Party has expressed its concern over the rising incidents of sexual harassment, rape and murder after rape.

Issuing a press statement on Friday, the party spokesperson Ramesh Poudel, has also demanded stern action against the culprits involved in such heinous crimes and inhuman acts.

The party has demanded a stern action against those involved in the rape and subsequent murder of 13-year-old Nirmala Pant of Bhimduttanagar, Kanchanpur district.

The locals have intensified street-based protests since and local administration had enforced curfew in riot-prone areas Thursday.

The party has also urged all including party leaders, cadres and well-wishers to launch awareness raising program against such crimes in their respective surroundings and localities.