The student leaders also demanded making public the probe committee report, submitted by Joint Secretary Hari Prasad Mainali, and making harsh the punishment for rape crimes in existing laws to deter people from doing such heinous crime. “The cases of violence like rape and acid-attack over women and children are increasing as the country’s laws lack stringent punishments. Chemical castration can be an option for the government in the current
situation,” said Nabina Lama, a lawmaker for the CPN.
Countries like India, Russia, South Korea, Australia and the United States among various others perform Chemical Castration over rapists.The Mainali probe panel had submitted its report to Minister Thapa on September 25. Although the report highlights the glaring errors of the police investigation into the crime, it does not mention how the rape and murder happened.While receiving the memorandum from the student wings, Home Minister Thapa assured them of releasing the report in the public domain soon.
“We have taken the rape and murder case of Nirmala seriously and the investigation is going on efficiently. Regarding the report, it will be made public after it is discussed in the Cabinet,” Minister Thapa said.Meanwhile, the group of activists also protested in front of the Southern gate of Singha Durbar, on Thursday, demanding ‘Justice for Nirmala’. They had also demanded resignation of Home Minister Thapa as the culprits have not been arrested