Incident Reports

Relatives torch trucks after 11-year-old killed in Biratnagar

2019-01-28

Province 1, Morang, Biratnagar

Relatives of 11-year-old Laxmi Dhakal have torched 10 trucks after she was killed on the spot by a speeding truck, Na 3 Kha 3355 while crossing the road. The truck was heading to Biratnagar from Biratchaur when it hit Dhakal at Sishau Ghari-9.

The truck's driver made attempts to escape the scene but collided with a tree. Immediately after the accident, the relatives torched the truck as well as other ones, police said. As a result, the Chief District Officer, Ramesh KC has issued a prohibitory order until further notice.

The prohibitory order is in place at the following locations: Birat Chowk and West, the eastern part of Belepur and South of Sukanya Campus.  

Details and Impacts
Violent / Non-violent Violent
Onesided / Twosided Onesided
Collective / Interpersonal Collective
Primary Form Arson
Weapons Fire
Primary Cause Extra-judicial response to traffic accidents
Actor 1 - Number of people N
Actor 1 - Affiliations Citizen/Individuals
Actor 1 - Youth unknown
Actor 2 - Number of people N
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) Private company
Actor 2 - Youth na
Totally damaged Vehicles 6
Severely damaged Vehicles 6
National/Online Media

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