The locals of Chakki Bazaar in Mahakali Municipality-7, Kanchanpur, staged a sit-in outside the municipal office building on Sunday, demanding investigation into the death of Kabita Thagunna.

The 17-year-old girl was found hanging at her residence on Wednesday. Chakki Bazaar locals began protesting from Saturday, claiming that Kabita was murdered.

Police have detained Kabita’s father-in-law and a domestic helper for investigation. (PR)