A child’s privacy is protected by law. Nearly everyone violated it

Government ministers, media organisations and social media users disclosed the identity of a three-year-old girl and her family despite laws barring the publication of details that could identify them.

The brutal rape and killing of a three-year-old girl in Bara last week continues to shock the public. The case has raised questions not only about the government’s handling of the incident but also about Nepal’s existing legal framework.