Kathmandu, Feb. 12 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has initiated an investigation into the case of child labour and exploitation involving Rekha Kumari Sharma, a member of the Lumbini Provincial Assembly from the CPN-UML. Sharma is accused of detaining a young girl and forcing her into domestic work.

The investigation was prompted by media reports claiming that government prosecutors were preparing to drop the case. Following these reports, the NHRC initiated its inquiry into the matter.

"The commission today contacted the High Government Attorney's Office in Patan and the District Government Attorney's Office in Kathmandu, asking them to submit a detailed report from Nepal Police within seven days, including the prosecut...