गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ I have taken Bajhang incident seriously, Speaker Sapkota says Nepal I have taken Bajhang incident seriously, Speaker Sapkota says KathmanduPati September 29, 2020 File photo KATHMANDU : Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota has said that he is taking the the recent rape and subsequent murder of 12-year-old Samjhana BK from Bajhang district seriously . The incident should be taken as a challenge to the state, Sapkota said in a meeting with a team of federal parliament members from the Far Western State. The team met with the Speaker this afternoon to draw the latter’s attention to the incident. On the occasion, Sapkota said that extending support to the people during the time of injustice, suppression and problems was the duty of people’s representatives while calling the lawmakers for effective implementation of laws. Lawmakers including Asha Kumari BK met with the Speaker and drew attention to take initiative to book the murderer of 12-year-old BK. The parliamentarians have asked for a fair probe, action against the perpetrator and rightful compensation to the victim’s family. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Finance minister urges diaspora investment to boost economic growth Nabil bank wins Nepal’s best commercial bank award Nepal congress chief Thapa postpones planned India visit Nepal mandates National ID for digital wallet verification International rights bodies warn Nepal against political interference in Supreme… Nepal deports 47 foreign women over alleged illegal activities Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative2 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns3 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms4 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward5 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief6 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested7 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment8 TRENDING A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki Hungry people out on streets, but the government nowhere to be seen The FinCEN Files: Nepali banks and companies transact billions of rupees through dubious channels The envisioned Defense University and its rationale Federal Parliament Secretariat returns badge pins to manufacturer Kulman Ghising’s reappointment issue stirs conflict between Prime Minister Oli, Energy Minister Pun