What happens to Bhagirathi Bhatta’s murderers if both rape and murder charges are proved?

Around two and a half years ago, the whole nation was traumatised by the brutal rape and murder of Nirmala Pant . Recently, a similar incident has been reported from the Baitadi district of Sudurpaschim, where Bhagirathi Bhatta has been reportedly raped and murdered .

Currently, the Nepal Police is investigating into the case. So far, it has sent the victim’s vaginal swab to the National Forensic Science Laboratory, Kathmandu and arrested seven suspects for the interrogation. However, people fear it might be another story like that of Nirmala Pant that has gone unsolved .