Bara police detain constable over leaked video in Garima Chaudhary case

A police constable in the Bara District has been detained following the leak of a confidential video related to the rape and murder of three-year-old Garima Chaudhary. The footage, which shows the accused providing a statement while handcuffed, began circulating widely on social media.

Deputy Superintendent of Police Min Bahadur Ghale confirmed that an internal investigation is underway to determine how the sensitive material was leaked and to identify all personnel involved in the unauthorized recording and distribution. The leak has sparked national outrage and raised significant concerns regarding the confidentiality of criminal investigations and the protection of child rights.

Legal and psychological experts have warned that the public release of such footage could compromise the judicial process and cause long-term psychosocial harm to the families involved. Authorities have urged the public to stop sharing the video and have requested its removal from social media platforms.