Incident Reports

Complaint lodged on charge of caste discrimination in Kailali

2016-08-20

Sudurpashchim, Kailali, Dhangadhi, Ward 4

Hikmat Darji,40 of Dhangadhi sub-metropolis-4 has lodged a complaint at the District police office against temple priest Swami Dev Raj Acharya for misbehaving him while performing prayers at Laxmi Narayan Temple. He said that the priest had performed caste discrimination on August 20 while participating in prayers. He further lodged a complaint on August 28 at District Police Office after feeling insecure and dishonored. On August 30, a discussion on the same issue was held at District Administration Office between both parties without any conclusion. CDO Govinda Rijal of Kailali said that decision will be made on the incident after another discussion. Various Dalit Rights organizations have released a press note regarding the incidents on August 29. 
Details and Impacts
Violent / Non-violent Nonviolent
Primary Form Public humiliation
Primary Cause Related to discrimination against Dalits
Actor 1 - Number of people 1
Actor 1 - Affiliations Religious leader
Actor 1 - Youth na
Actor 2 - Number of people 1
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) Citizen/Individuals
Actor 2 - Youth noyouth
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