Incident Reports

UDMF set youth on fire for ‘smuggling fuel’ in Morang

2015-11-25

Province 1, Morang, Biratnagar

Agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) cadres set a 28-year-old youth on fire at Bhatigatha-2 of Morang district on Thursday. The irate cadres set Bablu Rajbanshi of Bhatigadha-7, Morang district on fire for 'smuggling fuel'. A clash erupted when UDMF cadres snatched a gallon full of petrol from Rajbanshi. The cadres than poured some petrol on Rajbanshi before setting on fire, Bablu's brother said. It has been reported that more than 50 per cent of his body has been burnt. He was rushed to Koshi Zonal hospital which later referred to Dharan-based BPKIHS. He is reported to be in critical condition. 
Details and Impacts
Violent / Non-violent Violent
Onesided / Twosided Onesided
Collective / Interpersonal Collective
Primary Form Murder/attempted Murder
Weapons Fire
Primary Cause Other political issues
Actor 1 - Number of people 15
Actor 1 - Affiliations Group of civilians (only Target) , Madhes-based Parties
Actor 1 - Youth na
Actor 2 - Number of people 1
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) Citizen/Individuals
Actor 2 - Youth noyouth
Total Injured 1
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