KATHMANDU, Sept 15: Various protests and demonstrations across the country are being organized today in order to create pressure on the government to book the culprit who brutally raped and murdered Nirmala Panta of Kanchanpur.
In Kathmandu, the demonstration will begin from Maitighar Mandala at 1 pm and march past Babarmahal and Bijulibazar before converging into a gathering at New Baneshwar.
Most of the demonstrations across the country including the ones in Pokhara, Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, Birgunj, and Saptari are going to be held at 1 pm.
It has been 51 days since the girl was found dead after a rape and still, the government fails to hold the culprit.
People in support of Nirmala Panta, are posting various messages on social media. #JusticeForNirmala is trending on Twitter.
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Protest at Panchkhal in support of Nirmala Panta. Photo Courtesy: @RageAgainstRape
Mass demonstration at Gaighat in support of Nirmala Panta. Photo Courtesy: @RageAgainstRape
Baburam Bhattarai, former Prime Minister tweets,
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has" -Margaret Mead Our Support and Solidarity for #JusticeForNirmala #JusticeforAllRapeVictims
Protest in Kakadbhitta demonstrates in support of Nirmala Panta. Photo Courtesy: Ujjwal Prasain
Mass demonstration at Kohalpur in support for Nirmala Panta. Photo Courtesy: @ sagoon_npj | twitter
A man near Chakrapath, Kathmandu, sticks a paper note for justice on Saturday. His note stresses upon the justice for Nirmala Panta and Ram Manohar. Photo Courtesy: @BiswasBabuKU | Twitter
Mass demonstration at Gaighat in support of Nirmala Panta. Photo Courtesy: @Soomanghimire | Twitter
Protestors and police officials making themselves ready for the mass demonstration at Maitighar Mandala. Photo Courtesy: @luni_ba | Twitter
People near Traffic Chowk, Biratnagar in support of Nirmala Panta. Photo Courtesy: Deepak Poudel | Twitter
People gathering for the mass demonstration in support of Nirmala Panta. Photo Courtesy: @luni_ba | Twitter
