Nepali Cyber Bureau Partners with Facebook to Track Down Those Exposing Victim’s Identity in Lamichhane Case

The Cyber Bureau of the Nepali Police has sought details from Facebook regarding the people revealing identification of a rape victim (Gaushalla 26), of Sandeep Lamichhane case. The bureau is working to enhance the investigation and has requested information of social media users who shared the details about the victim.

According to the bureau’s spokesperson, SP Pashupati Kumar Rai, efforts are being made to track those people through increased research on social media. The police have contacted Facebook to obtain information and plan to apprehend those attempting to exploit the situation.

“We are utilizing our intelligence to conduct investigations. Some have created fake profiles to engage in such activities, prompting us to request details from Facebook. Once the initial research is complete, we will make arrests,” stated SP Rai.

Some Nepalis residing abroad are also making efforts to reveal the identity of Gaushalla 26. SP Rai highlights that legal action can be taken against those engaging in illegal activities abroad too. For certain cases, Interpol may facilitate arrests, and the police will initiate legal proceedings before extradition for others.

Those revealing identity of the victim raped by cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane can be jailed for up to five years.

Many fans of Lamichhane have posted photos of a girl on the social media identifying her to be the victim.

Those revealing identity of the victim can be jailed as per different clauses of the Crime Victim Protection Act, the Privacy Act and the Electronic Transaction Act, according to Spokesperson at the Office of the Attorney General Surya Raj Dahal.