A long and arduous walk for justice

The 20-day journey by 14 people, including 11 women, to Kathmandu from Nepalgunj on foot reflects the labyrinthine red tape inhibiting the Nepali justice system and exposes how the state is failing its citizens.

On Wednesday, 14 people, including 11 women, arrived in Kathmandu from Nepalgunj—walking all the way, over 500 kilometres. After being denied justice by local authorities, the group decided to march to the Capital, on foot, to hammer home but one point—they want justice.