Kathmandu, October 8
Nepal Police on Monday suspended two more police personnel as it continued investigating into the role of its staff in the rape and murder of 13-year-old Nirmala Pant in Bhimdatta Nagar of Kanchanpur, and destruction of the evidence.
Those suspended today are assistant subinspector Harasingh Dhami and constable Chandani Saud.
Nepal Police spokesperson Shailesh Thapa Kshetri says the personnel were suspended as their activities were found to be suspicious. Saud is said to have washed the victim’s trousers after the incident, which could have been used as evidence.
SP Dilli Raj Bista, DSPs Angur GC and Gyan Bahadur Seti, Inspectors Jagarish Bhatta and Ekendra Khadka and SI Ram Singh Dhami are facing suspension in connection with the case.
Meanwhile, the probe committee formed by the Ministry of Home Affairs has hinted at police officials’ carelessness in handling the case, suggesting further investigation. The report was made public yesterday.
