A woman was found dead in a Gongabu hotel room after a suspected assault. Police have arrested a male suspect. Updates on this developing story.
This is an update to a previous report of a woman, Kalpana Bhandari Subedi, found dead under suspicious circumstances after staying at the Star Zone Hotel in Kathmandu with a male companion, Anit Karki. Karki has since been arrested by police on suspicion of abetting suicide.
A young woman, Kalpana Bhandari Subedi, died under suspicious circumstances after staying at the Star Zone Hotel in Kathmandu with a male companion, Anit Karki. Karki has been arrested by police on suspicion of abetting suicide.
The deceased woman’s body showed multiple bruises and injuries, indicating a possible assault. According to a complaint filed by Subedi’s mother-in-law, Karki initially claimed Subedi had committed suicide, but the circumstances point to potential foul play.
Subedi’s husband currently works abroad in Saudi Arabia. Police are investigating the incident thoroughly and have stated that a murder charge could be filed if the evidence supports it.
This case highlights the increasing danger women face when their husbands are away for work, as they become vulnerable to exploitation and violence. The victim’s family is demanding justice and a full investigation into the circumstances of Kalpana Bhandari Subedi’s tragic death.
