Surge in drug-related incidents sparks crisis in Madhesh Province

On December 13, Rakhi Yadav, 6, of Sabaula Municipality in Dhanusha reached Satokhar Pond to witness her neighbour’s matkor (a traditional performance preceding marriage). After the conclusion of the matkor, everyone returned home, except Yadav.

Worried, her family looked around everywhere. They even went to the police who then used sniffer dogs to look for her. She was nowhere to be found.