Front page apology for story published in February about social worker Dil Shova Shrestha:
We at Nagarik had printed the story without any prejudice. We are always aware and cautious about never violating professional norms while publishing any story. Although we felt we were professional in publishing Dil Shova’s story it was quickly apparent that many of our readers felt we had overstepped our bounds. However, we didn’t want to be in a hurry to justify ourselves before the investigation of the Central Child Welfare Board, Chief District Office and police was completed. The police’s investigation report found several of the allegations against Dil Shova to be true, but couldn’t find any instance of sexual abuse.
We realise that the story hurt Dil Shova’s reputation and we feel responsible for the hurt that it caused her, and for this we are sorry.