KATHMANDU: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has demanded fair investigation in the murder of a teenager in Baitadi district.
The Commission has further urged the government to book the culprits soon. It is suspected that the 17-year-old Bhagirathi Bhatta could have been murdered after rape.
Issuing a press release, NHRC Spokesperson Dr Tikaram Pokharel said the NHRC has alerted all sides to take extra caution to protect evidences and witnesses in this case. The NHRC delegation from Province Office Dhangadhi has left to the incident site for investigation.
Meanwhile, the National Women Commission has also demanded for effective investigation into the case. The Commission has also formed a probe committee to investigate the case.
Bhatt had gone missing on Wednesday and her dead body was found Thursday in the jungle near her home.
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