2020-05-27
Province 1, Sunsari, Dharan
'Dharan Against Caste Discrimination' staged a demonstration in Dharan on Wednesday demanding life imprisonment for those involved in the killing of Dalit youths in Chaurjahari of Rukum West. The demonstration started from Chhatachowk to Bhanuchowk in which around 300 leaders, activists of various organizations, Dalit organizations, Indigenous organizations, and political parties took part.Police have arrested 18 people including a ward chairman involved in the incident while two others are absconding. The victim's family had lodged an FIR against 20 people. They held the demonstration in Dharan on Wednesday, demanding life imprisonment for the accused.
Violent / Non-violent | Nonviolent |
Primary Form | Demonstration |
Primary Cause | Issues related to legal action and access to justice |
Actor 1 - Number of people | 300 |
Actor 1 - Affiliations | CSO/NGO |
Actor 1 - Youth | unknown |
Actor 2 - Number of people | n/a |
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) | Government and civil servants at central level |
Actor 2 - Youth | na |
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