Incident Reports

Indefinite curfew imposed in Gaur

2015-12-20

Madhes, Rautahat, Ward 2

The local administration has imposed an indefinite curfew from 4 pm at Gaur, Rautahat on Sunday after the situation turned worst following the death of one protestor in police action. The protestors have been pelting stones and petrol bombs at security personnel. The local administration is compelled to impose curfew as the protestors have been attacking police personnel with petrol bombs and stones, SP Ganesh Regmi said. Police have been requesting the locals to return to their homes before the curfew hours begin. The police personnel even had to fire three round of tear gas canisters and 12 rounds of bullets in air to contain the situation. 
Details and Impacts
Violent / Non-violent Nonviolent
Primary Form Curfew/prohibitory order issues by the state
Primary Cause Contestation over Constitution and federal restructuring
Actor 1 - Number of people n/a
Actor 1 - Affiliations Local authorities (incl VDC, district, gov. line agencies at local level except education and health)
Actor 1 - Youth na
Actor 2 - Number of people n/a
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) Citizen/Individuals
Actor 2 - Youth na
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