INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Kathmandu, September 26
Central Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police has expressed its commitment to control crime committed through social media
against sexual minorities.
It will ensure that no gender based discrimination is made in protecting the rights of people, according to
Bikash Shrestha, Deputy Inspector General of the bureau.
This image shows the building of the Central Cyber Bureau, in Bhotahity,
Kathmandu, on Thursday, May 23, 2019
Photo: Suresh Chaudhary/THT
DIG Shrestha was addressing mediapersons at a programme organised by Pahichan Media, dedicated to LGBTIQ
community.
Speaking at the program DIG Shrestha said, &We have accorded high priority to cyber crime cases concerning sexual minorities
I would like to assure that no discrimination will be made against the LGBTIQ community by the police and they should not hesitate or fear
in registering their complaints with the police office.& New generation is at high risk of cyber crime, according to DIG Shrestha.
Sunil
Babu Panta an activist championing the cause of sexual and gender minorities and former member of the Constituent Assembly said a notable
number of LGBTIQ community has been involved in chemsex.
Chemsex is sexual activity of two or more partners under the influence of stimulant
Panta said unlike in foreign countries chemsex is yet to become the subject of serious concern in Nepal
But, we should start talking about it.
&Chemsex is a common practice among homosexuals across the globe and has been practiced recently in
Such practice can result in serious untoward consequences, and even in deaths of the concerned persons,& he said.
Bureau Senior
Superintendent of Police Nabinda Aryal said gender or sexual orientation of a person did not influence investigation.
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