Rights activists say most of the victims of such allegations are women from marginalised communities.

The incident occurred when the ambulance was returning to Udayapur with Shivamaya Rai, 85, from the Biratnagar-based Golden Hospital.

A few women artisans are breaking the mould by pursuing a profession that is predominantly considered a man’s job.

Transportation entrepreneurs term the government’s year-old decision unscientific and impractical.