Police Submit Investigation Report on Siraha Dalit Family’s House Demolition

Nepal Police has submitted its investigation report to the District Government Attorney’s Office regarding the demolition of a Dalit family’s house in Aurahi Rural Municipality-5, Siraha.

The house belonging to Dipak Malik (Dom) was allegedly razed to the ground under the pretext of preparing for a Mahayagya (a Hindu religious ceremony). The police completed its investigation into the caste-based discrimination and untouchability offense within six days and submitted the findings on Thursday.

Confirming receipt of the report, District Government Attorney Rajendra Basnet stated that the case would be filed in court after a thorough review.

The demolition, carried out ahead of the Bishnu Mahayagya set to begin on March 30, has displaced Malik’s family and drawn widespread condemnation from rights groups for its blatant caste-based discrimination.

According to media reports, Bajrangi Baba, the religious leader overseeing the Mahayagya, insisted that the event could not proceed if a Dalit family remained on the site. Allegedly, the demolition was executed in collusion with Aurahi Rural Municipality Chairman Shivaji Yadav and former ward chair Dilip Yadav on February 22.