Kathmandu [Nepal], August 23 – The Nepal government has made a three-point commitment to address the demands of the family of three-year-old Garima Chaudhary who died in a tragic incident in Bara district.
The agreement was reached during a meeting at the Home Ministry on Saturday evening between Home Minister Sudhan Gurung, other ministers, government officials and Garima’s parents.
Under the agreement the government will review existing laws concerning crimes and punishments and prepare proposals for new legislation to deal with heinous crimes in line with public expectations. The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs will form a seven-member committee to conduct the review and submit its report within a week.
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development in coordination with local authorities will also work to establish a memorial for Garima in accordance with her family’s wishes.
The Home Minister’s office has further assured the family that Garima’s parents will be allowed to perform her funeral according to their customs and traditions.
The agreement was signed by Home Minister Gurung and ministers responsible for infrastructure, law, women and social security, agriculture and environment. Garima’s father Manoj Kumar Chaudhary and mother Manmati Chaudhary also signed the agreement on behalf of the family.
The government said it would address the family’s demands while allowing the judicial process concerning the incident to proceed.
