गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Bhagirathi murder incident: NC team in Baitedi Nepal Bhagirathi murder incident: NC team in Baitedi KathmanduPati February 14, 2021 BAITADI – A team led by Nepali Congress central member and former Minister Ramesh Lekhak has reached here for an observation and study of the incident of the rape and murder of 17-year-old Bhagirathi Bhatta of Dogadadekar rural municipality-7. Leader Lekhak will be reporting back to his party following the study. The team today will be making a visit to the incident site, talk to members of the victim family and hold discussion with the local people’s representatives and the provincial head of Nepal police on the matter of the investigation so far, according to Lekhak’s personal secretary Janak Bhatta. Earlier on Saturday, Lekhak held a discussion with the NC district committee office-bearers. Bhagirathi was found dead after rape on February 4. The Police have not been able to nab those behind the heinous act as of yet. Peaceful demonstrations are taking place every day calling for immediate arrest and action against the rapist and murders. Also today, a demonstration will take place at Khochlek bazaar area and in local Sillegada, according to member of the struggle committee Bhojraj Joshi. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Criminal cases remain in police institutional memory: IGP Karki Pakistan to host South Asian games in April Three-point deal reached to deliver justice for Garima Nepal imports Rs 24 billion worth agricultural products Nepal, India agree to expand joint border security Nepal urges preparedness as super El Niño looms Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative4 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms5 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward6 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns7 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Public Relations for a Soldier Nepal Army’s mission in Lebanon provides Covid support kits to local municipalities