Kanchanpur – After a woman sleeping in a Chhaugoth died after being bitten by a snake in Krishnapur Municipality of Kanchanpur, the District Administration Office, Kanchanpur, has written to all nine municipalities and directed them to demolish Chhaugoths across the district.

“The ‘Chau Goths’ are small huts made for menstruating women away from their houses in the name of ‘Chaupadi’, an ill-practice criminalized by the government. “

Chief District Officer Laxman Dhakal addressed all nine local levels across the district on Monday and wrote to them to launch a campaign to demolish Chhaugoths. On Saturday night, 28-year-old Kamala Auji of Nigali, Krishnapur Municipality-1, Kanchanpur, died after being bitten by a snake while sleeping in a Chhaugoth.

We have requested the local levels to launch a campaign to demolish Chhaugoths. Our police will also participate in it. A campaign should be launched to eradicate this evil practice and the disparity against women, said Chief District Officer Dhakal.