Kathmandu, August 23, 2026 — The government has expressed serious concern over the murder of three-year-old Garima Chaudhary of Dasdhuri in Jitpur Simara Sub-Metropolitan City-1, Bara, and over violence against women and children.
Following public outrage, the government pledged to strengthen existing legal provisions. A three-point commitment agreement was signed with Garima’s parents during talks at the Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday night.
Under the agreement, the government will review current laws and initiate necessary reforms to ensure strict punishment for heinous crimes. The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs will decide within seven days to form a seven-member “Garima Justice Resolution Committee.” The committee will study the need for tougher penalties in line with public expectations and submit recommendations.
At the request of the victim’s family, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development will coordinate with the local government to construct a statue of Garima Chaudhary. Her parents will perform the funeral according to their customs and traditions.
The agreement was signed on behalf of the government by Home Minister Sudhan Gurung, Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Sobita Gautam, representatives of the Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens, and Agriculture, Forests and Environment Minister Gita Chaudhary, among others. Garima’s father Manoj Kumar Chaudhary and mother Manmati Chaudhary signed on behalf of the family.
