Locals of Kanchan Rural Municipality-1 Gajedi have picketed Area Police Office Saaljhandi demanding a fair investigation in the death of a 16-year-old local girl Karuna. Police had arrested 17-year-old Suman Kala Magar, the deceased girl's boyfriend in connection with the death on suicide abetment case. Locals however also suspect the involvement of others behind the girl's death and believe that police are not investigating the incident properly.

The girl was found dead hanging on a tree in jungle near her home on the morning of August 7 after going to meet Suman the previous night. Locals have demanded the arrest of all involved in the girl's murder.