Children in Madhesh are falling victim to abduction, sexual violence and killings

Children in the Madhesh province of Nepal are increasingly falling victim to severe crimes, including abduction, sexual violence, and killings. Recent criminal cases documented across the Dhanusha, Saptari, and Bara districts have highlighted critical vulnerabilities and escalating safety concerns for minors in the region.

The troubling pattern of violence has exposed significant systemic gaps in existing child protection frameworks. In response to the rising threat levels, law enforcement officials and human rights advocates are urging authorities and local populations to implement more robust safeguards within both domestic and community environments.