Social crimes rising in Far West: 490 cases registered last year
Dhangadhi: Social crimes continue to rise in Far Western Province, with concerning trends observed in recent years.
Data from the Provincial Police Office reveals that 795 cases of social crimes were recorded in the fiscal year 2078/79 BS, increasing slightly to 799 in 2079/80 BS. While there was a decline in the last fiscal year, 2080/81 BS, 490 cases were still registered, signaling an ongoing challenge.
Nepal’s constitution, designed to establish sustainable peace, good governance, development, and prosperity, grants powers to federal, provincial, and local levels. However, despite the transition from a unitary centralized system to federalism seven years ago, deeply rooted social issues such as child marriage, suicide, violence against women, domestic violence, and the chhaupadi system remain prevalent.
The most alarming crime is suicide, which continues to rise despite legal and social interventions. Although the state mandates marriage only after the age of 20, child marriage persists, highlighting gaps in law enforcement and societal awareness.
The provincial police report indicates that while the number of reported cases has decreased, crime prevention remains a significant challenge. In the fiscal year 2080/81 BS, specific cases included 339 related to deaths, 360 under homicide, 110 thefts, 440 organized and economic crimes, 229 cases involving women and children, 217 related to vehicles, and 202 categorized as other crimes.
Efforts to address these issues require a collaborative approach from all three tiers of government to achieve the envisioned goals of federal governance.
Dineshkhabar Desk