Justice at last for Nabaraj BK and 5 others as 23 people imprisoned for life
The District Court of Rukum West has sentenced 23 individuals to life imprisonment for the murder of six people, including Nabaraj BK, which happened three and a half years ago in Sotigaun in Chaurjahari Municipality . On Tuesday, the bench of District Court Judge Khadak Bahadur KC handed down life sentences to 23 individuals, including the then Ward Chair Dambar Bahadur Malla. The charges include brutal murder, attempted murder, kidnapping and hostage-taking, as well as caste discrimination and untouchability . Those sentenced to life imprisonment must serve a minimum of 25 years in prison. Govinda Prasad Koirala, the information officer of the District Court Rukum West, revealed that several individuals have been sentenced to life imprisonment in the case, including Nabaraj’s girlfriend’s father (identity withheld), a minor (identity withheld)), Prem Bahadur Thakuri, Santosh Malla, Mohan Pun, Man Bahadur Malla, Top Bahadur Malla, Sabin Pun, Dilli Malla Thakuri, Tilak Chand, Indra...