KATHMANDU: Rape victim and single mother Niharika Rajput has tried to immolate herself outside the President’s Office, Shital Niwas, in Kathmandu on Friday.
In an effort to draw the attention of the authorities, Rajput tried to immolate herself. But, as soon as she poured petrol on her body, police stopped her.
He act is demonstrative of her series of struggle for justice. Her demands include punishment to the rapist, DNA test of the child resulting from the rape, among others.
Earlier this week, the police had detained her from outside of the Supreme Court on the charge of demonstrating in a restricted area.
In June, Rajput staged a fast-unto-death in Kathmandu before she was asked to end it by the authorities, assuring to meet her demand. She is protesting now after two months claiming no progress has been made.
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