Incident Reports

Biplov-led group calls for general strike in Bhojpur against cadre's murder

2019-05-24

Citing the murder of a cadre of Netra Bikram Chand-led Nepal Communist Party called for a general strike in Bhojpur on Friday. 

Normal life has been affected in Bhojpur district due to the strike. Vehicular movements, Educational Institution, and shops have also been disrupted within the district. According to the Keshab Thebe, Head of District Police Office of Bhojpur, the strike has only affected the district partially and security has been provided to vehicles in operation.

Tirtha Raj Ghimire, the cadre of Biplov had sustained injuries in a clash with the police on last Tuesday at  Maiyum Rural Municipality of Bhojpur district. Ghimire, who was injured with a bullet on his leg, was taken to Dharan’s BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences. He died during the course of treatment. Members of the party claim that Ghimire was taken under control and murdered. 



Details and Impacts
Violent / Non-violent Nonviolent
Primary Form Strike/Bandh
Primary Cause Other political issues
Actor 1 - Number of people N
Actor 1 - Affiliations CPN (Chand) and affiliated org
Actor 1 - Youth unknown
Actor 2 - Number of people n/a
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) Government and civil servants at central level
Actor 2 - Youth unknown
Local Newspaper - Sunsari

0 Comments