2020-07-25
Sudurpashchim, Kanchanpur, Shuklaphanta, Ward 8
Ward Chairperson Bahadur Singh Mahara of Shuklaphanta Municipality Ward-8 was assaulted in the ward office on July 26 by a group of 10-12 people led by Nepali Congress-affiliated Tarun Dal's ward president Narad Thagunna. They assaulted him and vandalized his office. He has sustained injuries on his head, neck, and back.
Meanwhile, the municipality has issued a press release condemning such actions.
Violent / Non-violent | Violent |
Onesided / Twosided | Onesided |
Collective / Interpersonal | Interpersonal |
Primary Form | Assault (small group) |
Secondary Form | Vandalism |
Weapons | None |
Primary Cause | Contestation between rival political parties outside elections |
Actor 1 - Number of people | 12 |
Actor 1 - Affiliations | Nepali Congress and affiliated org |
Actor 1 - Youth | unknown |
Actor 2 - Number of people | 1 |
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) | Local authorities (incl VDC, district, gov. line agencies at local level except education and health) |
Actor 2 - Youth | noyouth |
Total Injured | 1 |
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