2019-01-12
The locals have agitated after army personnel tried to rape a girl from Mirchaiya municipality of Siraha district on Friday. Army personnel from Shri Gorkha Gaan tried to rape a teenager around 9 in the evening. The accused Army tried to rape her when the girl was out for the toilet, as she screamed loudly locals gathered immediately in the area. They have captured one of the army Dependra Shahi while escaping the scene. Police have arrested him and local citizen Dipesh Yadav, Mukesh Yadav and Chandan Paswan. The locals got agitated when police arrested the one who went to police station to hand over the accused.
The local have withdrawal the strike on Saturday midday after the local authorities and citizens agreed on giving punishment to the accused.
Violent / Non-violent | Nonviolent |
Primary Form | Demonstration |
Primary Cause | Issues related to legal action and access to justice |
Secondary Cause | Rape/sexual assault |
Actor 1 - Number of people | 25 |
Actor 1 - Affiliations | Citizen/Individuals |
Actor 1 - Youth | unknown |
Actor 2 - Number of people | 3 |
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) | Police |
Actor 2 - Youth | unknown |
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