[Rest in peace, Ana] 20-year-old woman dies after menstruating… Read more
A shocking tragedy in Nepal has once again exposed the horrors of an ancient tradition that has stood the test of time and defied the law.
Amba Bohara, 35, and her two children, ages 12 and 9, died after being forced to sleep in a windowless hut as part of suffocation, a Hindu practice banned more than a decade ago.
According to police officer Uddhav Singh Bhat, “they died of suffocation due to lack of ventilation.”
What is asphyxiation?
Despite being declared illegal in 2005, asphyxiation still persists, especially in the most remote regions of western Nepal. This ancient tradition considers menstruating women and girls “impure” and forces them to isolate themselves in makeshift huts or shelters, far from their families and homes.
During their menstrual period, women face inhumane conditions, exposed to dangers such as snake bites, wild animal attacks, rape, and even death.
