Accusing Chaudhary, 45, of casting evil spells on Pratima Chaudhary, her neighbor, locals had thrashed her to death at Sadi village of Supauli VDC-9 on August 18.[break]
A team of NHRC had reached the village a month after the incident. Talking to Republica, regional director of NHRC Buddha Narayan Supauli shared attack on women has increased in Parsa district. “We have already requested the Prime Minister´s Office to provide compensation to Chaudhary´s family,” said Supauli.
Meanwhile, Parsa District Attorney, Yadhu Nath Sharma said 17 locals have been charged with murder. Police have already arrested Jagdish Devi and his wife Rajpati Devi for the murder.
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