Summary:
Madhesh province in Nepal is witnessing a sharp rise in revenge killings fueled by family feuds, petty disputes, financial issues, and personal vendettas. Police records show an increase in murder cases from 93 in 2020-21 to 128 in 2023-24, with districts like Dhanusha and Siraha hardest hit.

Several specific cases highlight this trend:

• Rautahat: 14-year-old Krishna Prasad Yadav was murdered due to a longstanding family feud. The killing was planned by neighbors connected to a previous kidnapping case involving Krishna’s father.
• Siraha: A 3-year-old girl, Riya Kumari Yadav, was killed following a dispute with neighbors.
• Mirchaiya (Siraha): Shiva Kumar Yadav was murdered by his cousin and an accomplice after a family dispute.
• Mahottari: Basant Paswan killed a neighbor over a petty dispute involving a fake gold necklace.
• Sarlahi: Renudevi Paswan killed her brother-in-law following a domestic quarrel.
• Dhanusha: Anjali Devi Yadav was found murdered by her husband after a domestic dispute.
• Parsa: Ishal Prasad Kurmi was killed over gambling debts.

Authorities report that even minor disagreements are escalating into deadly violence due to revenge motives, love affairs, financial pressures, unemployment, and personal grudges. Police and local officials stress the need for social reform and better education on conflict resolution to prevent such killings.

Chief District Officer Binod Kumar Khadka suggested including lessons on crime consequences in school curricula to raise awareness among the youth. Civil society leaders also call for urgent social reform to control rising violence.

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