Nepal, May 12 -- May 24, this year, marks the fifth anniversary of the infamous lynching of Nabaraj BK and his five friends on the banks of the Bheri River in the village of Soti, West Rukum. Some high-caste villagers, including an elected ward chairman from the Maoist party, orchestrated an angry and violent mob. They were infuriated by Nabaraj, a low-caste man, trying to marry his girlfriend from their family.

On December 5, 2023, 26 suspects, including the local leader, were found guilty of both charges-murder and caste discrimination-in the West Rukum District Court. The cruel murderers were granted a life sentence. This verdict was widely appreciated.

Recently, the convicts appealed against the decision of the West Rukum District C...