Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand said that the government has started preparations to enact necessary laws on rape and sexual violence.

Speaking at a program organized to mark the 22nd anniversary of the National Human Rights Commission in Lalitpur on Friday, Minister Khand said that the government has staged homework to formulate necessary laws to bring the culprits of rape, sexual violence and domestic violence among others to justice.

He said that the government is committed to creating a human rights-friendly environment.

Minister Khand further said that the government has adopted a zero tolerance policy for human rights violations.

On a different note, he said that the National Human Rights Commission and Civil Society have done a praiseworthy work in the campaign aginst human trafficking.