Five police officers sacked over teenager's death and doctors ordered to end protests: last 7 days in Nepal

Murder victim Nirmala Panta's parents sit with protesters in Kathmandu on Saturday 16 Sept 18.

Murder victim Nirmala Panta's parents sit with protesters in Kathmandu on Saturday 16 Sept 18. Source: Supplied

Five senior police officers have been sacked by the home minister, as protests continue over the rape and murder of 13-year-old Nirmala Panta and Supreme Court orders doctors to stop their protests and not disrupt medical services in the country. These are some of the news that made headlines in Nepal over the past 7 days.


For Nepali version of Nepal's 7 day news headlines click here.


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Five police officers sacked over teenager's death and doctors ordered to end protests: last 7 days in Nepal | SBS Nepali