The Nepal government and the family of three-year-old Garima Chaudhary have come to a three-point agreement concerning the heinous crime committed against her, focusing on justice and reconstruction.
A three-point agreement has been reached between the Nepal Government and the victim’s family following a horrific crime against three-year-old Garima Chaudhary, from Jitpur Simara Sub-metropolitan Ward-1 in Bara district. This significant agreement took place on a Saturday evening.
The discussions were held at the Home Ministry, where Home Minister Sudhan Gurung, along with ministers from relevant ministries, Garima Chaudhary parents, and other government representatives, were present.
Key Commitments from the Agreement
One of the main points in the agreement involves reviewing and draft new laws related to the punishment for heinous criminal acts. This is to ensure the existing legal provisions align with citizens’ expectations. A report with suggestions for these legal changes will be presented within seven days. For this purpose, a seven-member ‘Garima Justice Resolution Committee’ will be formed by the Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs.
Furthermore, as per the family’s wishes, the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development will coordinate with local authorities to facilitate the construction of a statue in memory of young Garima Chaudhary.
The agreement also includes a commitment from the victim’s parents to perform the final rites according to their own customs and traditions.
Signatories to the Agreement
The agreement was signed by several key government officials. Representing the Nepal Government were Home Minister Sudhan Gurung, Minister of Physical Infrastructure Development Sunil Lamsal, Minister of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Sobita Gautam, Minister of Women, Children, Gender, Sexual Minorities and Social Security Sita Badi, and Minister of Agriculture, Forest and Environment Gita Chaudhary.
From the victim’s family, Garima Chaudhary’s father, Manoj Kumar Chaudhary, and her mother, Manmati Chaudhary, put their signatures on the agreement. This understanding between the government and the grieving family is expected to advance the judicial process related to the incident and address the demands put forward by the victim’s family.
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