Inisha Murder Case: Protests In Various Parts Of The Country Demanding Justice

The victim's family and relatives have protested, alleging that Inisha, a teenager, was brutally killed after being gang raped. They want a fair inquiry into the tragedy and stern punishment for the perpetrators. According to relatives, 16-year-old Inisha BK, who lives in Birendranagar-1, Gurbhakot Municipality-6, Gurbhakot Municipality, Surkhet, was brutally killed during a gang rape. The agitating victim's family has petitioned the District Administration Office in Surkhet for a fair inquiry.

This tragedy has stunned not just Inisha's family, but the whole community. Protests have begun in several places around the country, including Kathmandu, to oppose the tragedy and seek justice for the victim's family. The victim's side has also requested that the facts about the event be revealed, claiming that her daughter died in inhumane and horrible circumstances. Tank BK, Inisha's relative, stated that the perpetrators should be brought to justice and that harsh measures should be adopted. 'The incident inflicted irreparable harm to the family. My sister's future appeared bright, but that awful tragedy has caused much anguish in our family," he stated. "We have requested a fair investigation of the tragedy, the identification of the perpetrators, and severe punishment. All authorities should collaborate to bring justice to the victims without politicizing the situation."

The victim's side has also called for stronger security measures and more monitoring to avoid such horrible crimes against women and girls. Meanwhile, local neighbors and relatives have warned that the unrest would continue until the truth about the tragedy is revealed. The victim's side has stated that they would maintain the pressure-based campaign until justice is achieved.

Receiving the victim's demand letter, Chief District Officer Jagadishwar Upadhyay stated that fair and true information will be made public as the inquiry into the event continues. He pledged the victim's family that the perpetrators would not be spared under any circumstances and would be brought to justice.

Investigation underway
On the morning of February 23, Inisha was found unconscious in the Janajagaran Community Forest near Shaheed Park in Birendranagar 4. The police transported her to the provincial hospital in Kalagaun, where the doctor declared her dead. The deceased's family filed a complaint with the District Police Office in Surkhet, stating that she was murdered after being gang-raped. According to Mohan Jung Budha Thapa, spokesman and DSP of the District Police Office, Surkhet, the police's first investigation also supported the claim that Inisha died as a result of rape. However, he stated that the inquiry is still underway to ascertain if the victim was gang-raped or not.

The police have arrested four persons in connection with the alleged crime. All four of the people detained are children under the age of 18. Surkhet police detained a 16-year-old adolescent in the afternoon of the 23rd of Falgun. According to the police, three more persons were taken into custody on the 24th for further inquiry, and an investigation has begun.

Following the deceased's family's accusation, police filed a manslaughter and rape complaint against four persons and are continuing their investigation. DSP Budha Thapa stated that the event is being examined from every perspective and that all individuals apprehended are juveniles. Inisha's post-mortem report from the provincial hospital has confirmed that the victim was assaulted brutally. According to Dr. Arbin Shakya, Senior Forensic Department Officer at Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj, the postmortem report indicates that the death resulted from extensive bleeding caused by rupture of the internal and external genitals. "It looks that there was a really violent sexual encounter. There is no evidence to prove that gang rape occurred," he stated.

The 16-year-old teenager who was detained on the 23rd stated to the police that Inisha experienced a heavy bleeding after having physical contact. And that he had called three other friends for help when she went unconscious. However, the deceased's family has filed a manslaughter and rape lawsuit, claiming she died as a result of gang rape. According to Chandra Bahadur BK, Inisha's relative, the facts of the occurrence indicate that she was murdered after being gang-raped. He also raised his doubts about the police investigation.

Family in a state of panic
According to her mother, Tila BK, Inisha left the house at 6 a.m. on Saturday to study tuition. Tila stated that Inisha left the house, saying that she would return soon. "My daughter was a grade 11 student at Usha Balbatika School in Birendranagar-6. When she did not return by 9 a.m., I called her, but the phone was turned off.  After some time, someone called from an unknown number and stated that your daughter was unconscious in the forest Shahid Park," she said.

Tila rushed to Shahid Park with her 6-year-old kid in her arms. She claims that she passed out after witnessing Inisha's corpse covered in blood, her hair unkempt, grass strewn, and shoes on one side and socks on the other. 'Inisha was naked on the floor. She was covered with a black jacket. The officers took off the black jacket and revealed her daughter's face,' Tila recalled, 'There were bruises all over her chest, and I fainted right there. I had no idea that the cops had brought her to the hospital. If I don't obtain justice soon, I'm going to my daughter's killer's house by myself.'

Inisha's father, Indra Bahadur BK, is now in Dubai for work. After retiring from the Nepali Army, he has spent the last six years serving in the Dubai army. Indra Bahadur traveled overseas for the sake of his children's good future. Heartbroken by the news of his daughter's murder, he is stranded at the Dubai airport, attempting to return home. The victim's family has stated that his flight is unknown since the Dubai airport has been closed due to continuous conflict in the Middle East. It is unclear when his father, Indra Bahadur, who is delayed at the Dubai airport, would return to Nepal.