2022-05-13
Voting center in Ward 1 and 2 of Baiteshwor Rural Municipality in Dolakha remained tense since Thursday night after Nepali Congress cadres tried to capture booth. Congress cadres have obstructed cadres of other political parties from entering the voting center at Gairimudhi Putalikath at Ward 1 by pelting stones at them. Congress cadres have also reportedly obstructed voting center at Ward 2. Police have not been able to take control of the situation. Police fired warning shots in Ward 2. Voting has not started on time due to tension.
Violent / Non-violent | Violent |
Onesided / Twosided | Onesided |
Collective / Interpersonal | Collective |
Primary Form | Other violent form |
Weapons | None |
Primary Cause | Election-related incident |
Secondary Cause | Contestation between Parties |
Actor 1 - Number of people | N |
Actor 1 - Affiliations | Nepali Congress and affiliated org |
Actor 1 - Youth | unknown |
Actor 2 - Number of people | N |
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) | Other/multiple/unspecified political affiliation |
Actor 2 - Youth | unknown |